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The Ruling on Keeping Dogs for Guarding Sheep

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Question:
He says: In our country, there are people who steal sheep, and I keep four dogs. Is it permissible for me to do so for the purpose of guarding them?

Answer:
There is no harm in guarding. It is permissible to keep a dog for three needs: either for guarding, or for hunting, or for guarding a farm, or guarding sheep and livestock. Yes.
Source دروس الحرم، درس التفسير من الحرم 05-08-1433هـ — alfawzan.live (56:09)

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