Reward for looking after a cat
Question
I just want to know what is the reward if you look after your cat?
Answer
The Hadith explains that one will receive reward through feeding or taking care of anything that possess life whether a cat or other animals.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال : قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : " غفر لامرأة مومسة مرت بكلب على رأس ركي يلهث كاد يقتله العطش فنزعت خفها فأوثقته بخمارها فنزعت له من الماء فغفر لها بذلك " . قيل : إن لنا في البهائم أجرا ؟ قال : " في كل ذات كبد رطبة أجر "(مشكاة #1902)
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- Mufti Zakaria Makada
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- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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