Keeping dogs for security purposes

· 13 Jumada II 1434 AH1 min readEnglish
MiscellaneousAnimals & Pets

Question

What is the ruling on keeping a dog? What rules do we have to follow if we have a dog for safety reasons?

Answer

It is permissible to keep a dog for security purposes.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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