The saying, “If it were not for the cat in the house, the thieves would have stolen from us”
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. This questioner says: The statement mentioned by the scholars of 'aqidah (creed), “If it were not for the cat in the house, the thieves would have stolen from us.” He asks: Is this statement considered shirk (associating partners with Allah)?
Answer:
No, it is not shirk. The cat alerts them to the entry of the thieves. It is one of the tested things and a form of guarding. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. This questioner says: The statement mentioned by the scholars of 'aqidah (creed), “If it were not for the cat in the house, the thieves would have stolen from us.” He asks: Is this statement considered shirk (associating partners with Allah)?
Answer:
No, it is not shirk. The cat alerts them to the entry of the thieves. It is one of the tested things and a form of guarding. Yes.
Source
المنتقى من أخبار سيد المرسلين 29-06-1439هـ — af.org.sa (1:09:34)
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