My parents are buying a dog for the house

[Wolfn]

So yeah, as the title suggests, my family is preparing to have a dog within the year. I know Islamically that dogs are haraam, so......I'm not really sure what to do.

Would it be okay if I kept the dog out of my room? Because that's where I keep my Qu'ran and where I pray and everything.


http://www.muttshack.org/images/BlackLabPup.jpg

[Genghis]

Wolf Im sure the only way it would be halaal would be if you were to keep it in the garden, make it a nice doghouse and look after it well,

I've always wanted one but when I found out its haraam to keep it in the house.. I thought forget it,

Im 100% sure you cannot keep it in your house, regardless of if it is outside your room, angels also do not visit the house where a dog resides :coolbro:

[Wolfn]

Im 100% sure you cannot keep it in your house, regardless of if it is outside your room, angels also do not visit the house where a dog resides :coolbro:


Dude, the puppies in the picture are about to cry because you said that. :torture:



But yeah, I know angels won't enter a house with a dog. Therefore, my room is sort of my house. Eh?

[nomoreillusions]

http://www.muttshack.org/images/BlackLabPup.jpg

aaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww puppiesssssss :inlove::inlove::inlove::inlove::inlove:

[Sister-Ameena*]

:salams Dogs are also nijaas too, so having them around in the house would be a burden seeing as how dogs get very excited easily and jump around (and can subsequently lick you).

[Wolfn]

aaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww puppiesssssss :inlove::inlove::inlove::inlove::inlove:



I know!!! :inlove:

I must hug them!

[-Fady-]

people remember that wolfn's parents are not muslims!

[Leena_Cnd]

Why not get a cat :meow: instead ?

http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/4648/caatiq5.jpg

Besides, Cats Rule . . . dogs drool.

http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/8507/catninjanv0.jpg


~

[LastFriday]

http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/8507/catninjanv0.jpg


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:rotfl: hahahah AWESOME!

[c0508310]

r ur parents non-Muslims?if yes, then u can force them a little bit not to keep dogs in house but if they dont get agree then u have only option to keep urself away from it,thats the only idea coz its difficult to force any non-muslim to agree on an Islamic oint of view!
best of luck!
mishiiiiiii:up:

[Sulaiman Harun]

:start:

:salams

Ahmad are these the very puppies your parents are planning to buy? Black dogs (completely black) are shayateen as mentioned in a hadith of Prophet :saw:

Also:

The Prophet :saw: has said that the black dog interrupts the prayer and he gave the reason for that that it is a devil. Ibn Taymiyyah (RAH) said, “The black dog is the devil of the dogs. And the jinn often take its form. Similarly, they take the form of a black cat. [Excerpt from, "The World of Jinns and Devils" page 40/262 by Dr 'Umar Sulaiman al Ashqar (hafidhahuLlah)]

wAllahu A'alam kulli sha'iy’“’

[Amatullaah]

:start:

:salams

Akhee Wolfn, I can give you some tips, since like you, my parents are non-Muslims and adopted a dog from the Humane Society several years ago.

1. Do not wear socks inside the house as much as you can, since you can occasionally step into slobber, or, in the case of puppies who need to be house-trained, urine or feces.

2. Train the dogs/puppies not to jump up on you or lick you, therefore minimizing the risk of them doing so, insha'Allaah.

3. Have a pot of earth in the kitchen (if you can swing it, or someone else near a sink), in the case that you get some dog saliva or your hands.

4. Be sure to always set aside a set of 'praying clothes' in your closet in the case that some dog saliva gets on your current ones one day and you don't have the time to wash them.

5. Be friendly to the dogs, do not tease them, and do not hurt them. (see the hadith about the Israeli prostitute and her giving a dog water to drink)

6. Dog hair is not unclean, therefore it is okay if you get some on your clothes. However, keep the dog(s) out of your room or their hair will get everywhere (you don't want that, trust me).

7. If dog saliva gets on your clothes, you need to simply wash them in the washing machine. If you touch their noses by accident, simply wet down that area yourself (you don't need to use earth or whatever). The washing 7 times rule is for when dog saliva gets on food 'vessels' (which, depending on interpretation, could include the hands).

8. If dog saliva gets on any part of your body, simply wash it off properly, but there is no need to repeat your wudhu if you already have it.

I have gotten the last 2 of these answers from 'ulema and I thought I would list them here to save you some time and worry. Insha'Allaah, everything will be fine. I suggest you also help your parents feed, clean, and walk the dogs as it would lift some burden from their shoulders and will earn you 'ajr insha'Allaah.

Edit: The hadith in brother Sulaiman's post above means that the dog is COMPLETELY black, including its eyes, mouth, paws, underbelly, etc. Most black dogs are not absolutely completely black. However, if a completely black does cross your path during salah, then you need to repeat it (and it's a jinn).

[ana_mujahid]

Dogs in general are najs
u are allowed to have a guard dog as my dads family had many bk in my hometown but not as a pet where it lives with u in ur house etc...

[ILovepink]

dogs r haram, why dont u just buy a cat?

[ana_mujahid]

dogs r haram, why dont u just buy a cat?

cats are annoying

just get goldfish, all they do is swim innocently :inlove:

[ILovepink]

cats are annoying

just get goldfish, all they do is swim innocently :inlove:

u cant have that combo, my cat ate half of my 29 goldfishes. i had 2 give the remaining to my neighbur:o

[abdellah001]

If they get the dog (Despite you disagreeing) then yeh atleast keep it away from your room iA. and only the dogs saliva is impure. Dogs are not shayateen :rolleyes:...some shayateen take the FORM of black dogs.

[ana_mujahid]

u cant have that combo, my cat ate half of my 29 goldfishes. i had 2 give the remaining to my neighbur:o

:rotfl:

[AbuMubarak]

So yeah, as the title suggests, my family is preparing to have a dog within the year. I know Islamically that dogs are haraam, so......I'm not really sure what to do.

Would it be okay if I kept the dog out of my room? Because that's where I keep my Qu'ran and where I pray and everything.



how old are you? how soon can you move out?

[AbuMubarak]

Dogs in general are najs
u are allowed to have a guard dog as my dads family had many bk in my hometown but not as a pet where it lives with u in ur house etc...

i have heard this "guard dog" justification for years, but i see no evidence for it in islam

i know that as a shepherd and as a hunting animal, exceptions are made

but guard dog? so why didnt the prophet have a guard dog to protect him as the quraysh were attacking him? any of the companions had guard dogs to guard their homes in their absence?

where exactly is the inclusion of guard dog in islam?

[AbuMubarak]

aaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww puppiesssssss :inlove::inlove::inlove::inlove::inlove:

are jews allowed to have dogs in their home?

[abood]

So yeah, as the title suggests, my family is preparing to have a dog within the year. I know Islamically that dogs are haraam, so......I'm not really sure what to do.

Would it be okay if I kept the dog out of my room? Because that's where I keep my Qu'ran and where I pray and everything.


http://www.muttshack.org/images/BlackLabPup.jpg

ASSALAM ALAIKUM

subhanALLAH
those dogs looks cute and innocent

dogs are haram??????????? :eek3:


i heard that dogs are just najis

[Wolfn]

Why not get a cat :meow: instead ?

http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/4648/caatiq5.jpg

Besides, Cats Rule . . . dogs drool.

http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/8507/catninjanv0.jpg


That's what I suggested, but they're settled on a dog.


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r ur parents non-Muslims?if yes, then u can force them a little bit not to keep dogs in house but if they dont get agree then u have only option to keep urself away from it,thats the only idea coz its difficult to force any non-muslim to agree on an Islamic oint of view!
best of luck!
mishiiiiiii:up:

Yes, my parents are non-Muslims

:start:

:salams

Ahmad are these the very puppies your parents are planning to buy? Black dogs (completely black) are shayateen as mentioned in a hadith of Prophet :saw:

Also:

The Prophet :saw: has said that the black dog interrupts the prayer and he gave the reason for that that it is a devil. Ibn Taymiyyah (RAH) said, “The black dog is the devil of the dogs. And the jinn often take its form. Similarly, they take the form of a black cat. [Excerpt from, "The World of Jinns and Devils" page 40/262 by Dr 'Umar Sulaiman al Ashqar (hafidhahuLlah)]

wAllahu A'alam kulli sha'iy’“’



That's interesting. It looks like we might be getting a yellow lab (like the yellow one in the picture above)

:start:

:salams

Akhee Wolfn, I can give you some tips, since like you, my parents are non-Muslims and adopted a dog from the Humane Society several years ago.

1. Do not wear socks inside the house as much as you can, since you can occasionally step into slobber, or, in the case of puppies who need to be house-trained, urine or feces.

2. Train the dogs/puppies not to jump up on you or lick you, therefore minimizing the risk of them doing so, insha'Allaah.

3. Have a pot of earth in the kitchen (if you can swing it, or someone else near a sink), in the case that you get some dog saliva or your hands.

4. Be sure to always set aside a set of 'praying clothes' in your closet in the case that some dog saliva gets on your current ones one day and you don't have the time to wash them.

5. Be friendly to the dogs, do not tease them, and do not hurt them. (see the hadith about the Israeli prostitute and her giving a dog water to drink)

6. Dog hair is not unclean, therefore it is okay if you get some on your clothes. However, keep the dog(s) out of your room or their hair will get everywhere (you don't want that, trust me).

7. If dog saliva gets on your clothes, you need to simply wash them in the washing machine. If you touch their noses by accident, simply wet down that area yourself (you don't need to use earth or whatever). The washing 7 times rule is for when dog saliva gets on food 'vessels' (which, depending on interpretation, could include the hands).

8. If dog saliva gets on any part of your body, simply wash it off properly, but there is no need to repeat your wudhu if you already have it.

I have gotten the last 2 of these answers from 'ulema and I thought I would list them here to save you some time and worry. Insha'Allaah, everything will be fine. I suggest you also help your parents feed, clean, and walk the dogs as it would lift some burden from their shoulders and will earn you 'ajr insha'Allaah.

Edit: The hadith in brother Sulaiman's post above means that the dog is COMPLETELY black, including its eyes, mouth, paws, underbelly, etc. Most black dogs are not absolutely completely black. However, if a completely black does cross your path during salah, then you need to repeat it (and it's a jinn).


Ok, jazakallah for the information. That looks really good.

dogs r haram, why dont u just buy a cat?

See above.

how old are you? how soon can you move out?

I'm 19. However, I spend 2 semesters a year away in a college dorm, so I won't be in the house for the majority of the time. The only times I'll be home are for Summer break and winter break.

[ana_mujahid]

i have heard this "guard dog" justification for years, but i see no evidence for it in islam

i know that as a shepherd and as a hunting animal, exceptions are made

but guard dog? so why didnt the prophet have a guard dog to protect him as the quraysh were attacking him? any of the companions had guard dogs to guard their homes in their absence?

where exactly is the inclusion of guard dog in islam?

good point problem is is that i cant defend my arguement :(

[greenshirt]

asalaamu alaikum

this is a problem i too have faced. i reverted a few weeks back, and i have 4 dogs! i have had them since i was non muslim and can not just simply give them away or let them live on the streets.

i am making sure their saliva does not get on me. when i play fetch with the dogs, i put on rubber gloves(lol) so the saliva will not get on me. i only play fetch with them outside now days.

i still love my dogs and pet them and all that. i just dont get saliva on me.

and i do not allow them in my room. absolutely not.

that was what my imam advised me to do since i am a revert. he said that after these dogs, i should not get anymore. which is harddd for an animal lover like me!

but allahu alim..

wa salaam

[white scarf]

................................yeah dogs are haram dont let puppies in your rum ..............:)

[-Fady-]

I wonder where Abu Hurairah is? :scratch: he usually shows up right about now trying to convince everyone how nice cats are and how evil dogs are...:D

*awaits*

[white scarf]

there are requirements for keeping dog at home ..............one i know want to share wid you .......for protcetion ........ dunno know abt the rest ..ask ullma :coolbro:

[nomoreillusions]

are jews allowed to have dogs in their home?

You should probably address that question to History.. ya know, since he's actually Jewish.

[-Fady-]

You should probably address that question to History.. ya know, since he's actually Jewish.

you're not Jewish?! :rubeyes:

[nomoreillusions]

*sigh*

[Anonymous2008]

*sigh*

I'm guessing they are calling you Jewish because you write God as G-d?

[Noor_Usman]

Asalamalikum.

As far as I am aware it's not just the saliva it's also the dog hairs. So everytime you touch the dog or sit down and get dog hair on your clothes you need to change your clothes and wash your hands :up:

I have been told the following - dogs should only be kept as work animals and are not permitted to enter private dwellings. It is haram to keep them as companion animals.
If a dog does enter a building (and even when it leaves if it's hairs remain inside) then the angels wont enter which can obviously cause problems in the home environment because Jin will still be able to get in :rubeyes:
Every time you touch a dog you must wash your hands. Dog hairs also cause depression as well as being impure so every time you get hairs on your clothes you must wash them and change into fresh garments.

[Amatullaah]

:start:

Asalamalikum.

As far as I am aware it's not just the saliva it's also the dog hairs. So everytime you touch the dog or sit down and get dog hair on your clothes you need to change your clothes and wash your hands :up:

:salams

Ukhtee, only the Shafi'i and Hanbali jurists share this view that all of a dog is naajlis.

[Treasured Soul]

:start:

:salams

Akhee Wolfn, I can give you some tips, since like you, my parents are non-Muslims and adopted a dog from the Humane Society several years ago.

1. Do not wear socks inside the house as much as you can, since you can occasionally step into slobber, or, in the case of puppies who need to be house-trained, urine or feces.

2. Train the dogs/puppies not to jump up on you or lick you, therefore minimizing the risk of them doing so, insha'Allaah.

3. Have a pot of earth in the kitchen (if you can swing it, or someone else near a sink), in the case that you get some dog saliva or your hands.

4. Be sure to always set aside a set of 'praying clothes' in your closet in the case that some dog saliva gets on your current ones one day and you don't have the time to wash them.

5. Be friendly to the dogs, do not tease them, and do not hurt them. (see the hadith about the Israeli prostitute and her giving a dog water to drink)

6. Dog hair is not unclean, therefore it is okay if you get some on your clothes. However, keep the dog(s) out of your room or their hair will get everywhere (you don't want that, trust me).

7. If dog saliva gets on your clothes, you need to simply wash them in the washing machine. If you touch their noses by accident, simply wet down that area yourself (you don't need to use earth or whatever). The washing 7 times rule is for when dog saliva gets on food 'vessels' (which, depending on interpretation, could include the hands).

8. If dog saliva gets on any part of your body, simply wash it off properly, but there is no need to repeat your wudhu if you already have it.

I have gotten the last 2 of these answers from 'ulema and I thought I would list them here to save you some time and worry. Insha'Allaah, everything will be fine. I suggest you also help your parents feed, clean, and walk the dogs as it would lift some burden from their shoulders and will earn you 'ajr insha'Allaah.

Edit: The hadith in brother Sulaiman's post above means that the dog is COMPLETELY black, including its eyes, mouth, paws, underbelly, etc. Most black dogs are not absolutely completely black. However, if a completely black does cross your path during salah, then you need to repeat it (and it's a jinn).


can someone give some valid references to the fact the hairs on the dog are okay if they get on ur clothes ...

sometimes ppl let their dogs out while ur around and i always run away from them cuz i think my clothes will not be pure anymore ...

non-mulsims normally think im scared :rolleyes:

[Astraeus]

people remember that wolfn's parents are not muslims!
Maybe this is wolfn's parents subtle way to let him know it is time to move out of the house?!! :D

[Amatullaah]

:start:

can someone give some valid references to the fact the hairs on the dog are okay if they get on ur clothes ...

:salams

Do you have a valid reference that dog hair is haram? I only know of the hadith that dog saliva is haram.

Ukhtee, the rule of thumb in fiqh is that everything is halaal except for what Allaah Ta 'Ala has declared to be haram due to these ayaat:

:start:


هُوَ الَّذِي خَلَقَ لَكُمْ مَا فِي الأَرْضِ جَمِيعا ً ثُمَّ اسْتَوَى إِلَى السَّمَاءِ فَسَوَّاهُنَّ سَبْعَ سَمَاوَات ٍ وَهُوَ بِكُلِّ شَيْءٍ عَلِيم

He it is Who created for you all that is on earth. Then He Istawā (rose over) towards the heaven and made them seven heavens and He is the All-Knower of everything. (Al-Baqarah 2:29)

يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا أَوْفُوا بِالْعُقُودِ أُحِلَّتْ لَكُمْ بَهِيمَةُ الأَنعَامِ إِلاَّ مَا يُتْلَى عَلَيْكُمْ غَيْرَ مُحِلِّي الصَّيْدِ وَأَنْتُمْ حُرُم ٌ إِنَّ اللَّهَ يَحْكُمُ مَا يُرِيد

O you who believe! Fulfill (your) obligations. Lawful to you (for food) are all the beasts of cattle except that which will be announced to you (herein), game (also) being unlawful when you assume Ihrām for Hajj or 'Umrah (pilgrimage). Verily, Allāh commands that which He wills. (Al-Ma'idah 5:1)

يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا لاَ تُحِلُّوا شَعَائِرَ اللَّهِ وَلاَ الشَّهْرَ الْحَرَامَ وَلاَ الْهَدْيَ وَلاَ الْقَلاَئِدَ وَلاَ آمِّينَ الْبَيْتَ الْحَرَامَ يَبْتَغُونَ فَضْلا ً مِنْ رَبِّهِمْ وَرِضْوَانا ً وَإِذَا حَلَلْتُمْ فَاصْطَادُوا وَلاَ يَجْرِمَنَّكُمْ شَنَآنُ قَوْمٍ أَنْ صَدُّوكُمْ عَنِ الْمَسْجِدِ الْحَرَامِ أَنْ تَعْتَدُوا وَتَعَاوَنُوا عَلَى الْبِرِّ وَالتَّقْوَى وَلاَ تَعَاوَنُوا عَلَى الإِثْمِ وَالْعُدْوَانِ وَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ شَدِيدُ الْعِقَاب

O you who believe! Violate not the sanctity of the Symbols of Allāh, nor of the Sacred Month, nor of the animals brought for sacrifice, nor the garlanded people or animals, etc. [Marked by the garlands on their necks made from the outer part of the tree*stems (of Makkah) for their security], nor the people coming to the Sacred House (Makkah), seeking the bounty and good pleasure of their Lord. But when you finish the Ihrām (of Hajj or 'Umrah), you may hunt, and let not the hatred of some people in (once) stopping you from Al*Masjid*al*Harām (at Makkah) lead you to transgression (and hostility on your part). Help you one another in Al*Birr and At*Taqwa (virtue, righteousness and piety); but do not help one another in sin and transgression. And fear Allāh. Verily, Allāh is Severe in punishment. (Al-Ma'idah 5:2)

حُرِّمَتْ عَلَيْكُمُ الْمَيْتَةُ وَالدَّمُ وَلَحْمُ الْخِنزِيرِ وَمَا أُهِلَّ لِغَيْرِ اللَّهِ بِه ِِ وَالْمُنْخَنِقَةُ وَالْمَوْقُوذَةُ وَالْمُتَرَدِّيَةُ وَالنَّطِيحَةُ وَمَا أَكَلَ السَّبُعُ إِلاَّ مَا ذَكَّيْتُمْ وَمَا ذُبِحَ عَلَى النُّصُبِ وَأَنْ تَسْتَقْسِمُوا بِالأَزْلاَمِ ذَلِكُمْ فِسْق ٌ الْيَوْمَ يَئِسَ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا مِنْ دِينِكُمْ فَلاَ تَخْشَوْهُمْ وَاخْشَوْنِي الْيَوْمَ أَكْمَلْتُ لَكُمْ دِينَكُمْ وَأَتْمَمْتُ عَلَيْكُمْ نِعْمَتِي وَرَضِيتُ لَكُمُ الإِسْلاَمَ دِينا ً فَمَنِ اضْطُرَّ فِي مَخْمَصَةٍ غَيْرَ مُتَجَانِف ٍ لإِثْم ٍ فَإِنَّ اللَّهَ غَفُور ٌ رَحِيم

Forbidden to you (for food) are: Al-Maytatah (the dead animals - cattle-beast not slaughtered), blood, the flesh of swine, and the meat of that which has been slaughtered as a sacrifice for others than Allāh, or has been slaughtered for idols, etc., or on which Allāh's Name has not been mentioned while slaughtering, and that which has been killed by strangling, or by a violent blow, or by a headlong fall, or by the goring of horns - and that which has been (partly) eaten by a wild animal - unless you are able to slaughter it (before its death) * and that which is sacrificed (slaughtered) on An*Nusub (stone altars). (Forbidden) also is to use arrows seeking luck or decision, (all) that is Fisqun (disobedience of Allāh and sin). This day, those who disbelieved have given up all hope of your religion, so fear them not, but fear Me. This day, I have perfected your religion for you, completed My Favour upon you, and have chosen for you Islām as your religion. But as for him who is forced by severe hunger, with no inclination to sin (such can eat these above-mentioned meats), then surely, Allāh is Oft*Forgiving, Most Merciful. (Al-Ma'idah 5:3)

Allaah Ta 'Ala first says that everything He Created in this dunya is halaal for us, and then in Surah al-Ma'idah, He goes on to Say except for those He things He has Made haram. Therefore, it is incumbent on those who say something is haram to bring proof of the validity of their statement.

[Hiking]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/REPELLENT-REPULSIVE-OZONE-FRIEND-SPRAY-CATS-AND-DOGS_W0QQitemZ120257999201QQihZ002QQcategoryZ43426 QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp16 38Q2em118Q2el1247
For your room - or whatever similar item you can find

[Abdurahman31]

salaam

arh i wish we could have a dog, ive always wanted andrex of the telly:rolleyes:

we used to have a few Rottweilers and German shepherds back home for security but i was little then so dont remember much:(

ive got Ailurophobia so i really hate cats,

[Leena_Cnd]

ive got Ailurophobia so i really hate cats,
:rubeyes: . . . How can anyone not say awww, and not :rotfl:
after watching this :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVjzd320gew

Cats are :up:


~

[Te'oma]

:rubeyes: . . . How can anyone not say awww, and not :rotfl:
after watching this :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVjzd320gew

Cats are :up:


~

I have to get one of those for my dogs :up:

[-Yassar]

I have to get one of those for my dogs :up:

which one, the kittens or the treadmill?

[Leena_Cnd]

which one, the kittens or the treadmill?:rotfl:If Te'oma ever gets that lazy not to be able to
walk the dog, then he'll need a treadmill too.


~

[Abdurahman31]

erhh that video was horrible, soo much fair and those little ears arhhhh
i just wanna :torture: those cats from a distance

if i could have a pet i would get a baby gazelle :hidban:
so cute:D
http://www.perlgurl.org/archives/images/IMG_3839_kSh5.JPG

[Wolfn]

Rishtas. What do you think?



German Shepherd:
http://www.1stopfordogs.com/images/dogs2005/german-shepherd-alexmonth5.jpg


Yellow Lab:
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/images18/YellowLabLogan3HalfMonths.JPG


Chocolate Lab:
http://www.tyandlaura.com/images/quimby/quimby_close.jpg

[aisha2007]

A dog keeps the angels from your home

[Safiyyah89]

asalamu alaykum


akhi wolfn since ur parents arent muslim then there really is nothing u can do about it...plus ur hardly ever home so when u are just make sure it dosnt come into ur room and ur good to go inshallah:up:

[bakri60]

Rishtas. What do you think?

German Shepherd:
http://www.1stopfordogs.com/images/dogs2005/german-shepherd-alexmonth5.jpg

I grew up with two. We adopted them from a shelter full grown. They protected the house at night when my dad was at work, and watched over us little ones when we were out and about the neighborhood. Very loyal, loving, and well behaved.

Yellow Lab:
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/images18/YellowLabLogan3HalfMonths.JPG


Chocolate Lab:
http://www.tyandlaura.com/images/quimby/quimby_close.jpg

Labs are great family animals too, loyal, loving, some are protective, others are just big teddy bears, but they take several years to outgrow their puppyhood. Hide your shoes and remote controls. My friend's Golden Lab, Nell ate the book "Divine Canine: The Monks' Way to a Happy, Obedient Dog" by Monks of New Skete..... before the lessons could be absorbed.... :(

[Sala Uddin]

i think it's best if u dont get any

[GuCcI]

dogs are scary

[Um Abdullah]

If they get the dog (Despite you disagreeing) then yeh atleast keep it away from your room iA. and only the dogs saliva is impure. Dogs are not shayateen :rolleyes:...some shayateen take the FORM of black dogs.

umm, all 100% black dogs are shaytan, no exception.
While 100% black cats can sometimes be a jinn(though I don't know if they can only be evil jinns= shaytan, or just any jinn, good or bad) , but not all completely black cats.

That was what one of my shaikhs said many years ago when I asked him about it, though I don't know why I didn't ask him for the evidence about the black cat, maybe someone can do a search on it.

I remember one time seeing a completely black cat, at night sitting a close distance to me while I was doing something in the garden, looking at me, so I was wondering if it was a jinn.
Because cats usually would run away from you if it doesn't know you, and not sit close to you.

It was a little freaky at night.

[Wolfn]

i think it's best if u dont get any

Well, my non-Muslim parents are getting a dog, not me.

dogs are scary


Dogs are loveable! :inlove: