Urine of cats
Question
We have a pet cat however he’s gone old and constantly urinates all over the house. I understand that cats themselves are considered to be pure animals as pets but I find this constant urination extremely unethical and unhygienic. What is the law regarding the urination of cats?
Answer
The urine of a cat is najis (napaak). If the urine comes on any clothing, carpet etc., the area of the impurity will have to be washed to remove the impurity.
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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