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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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The Ruling on Keeping a Guard Dog

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Question:
Finally, Honorable Shaykh, this questioner asks about keeping a guard dog in the house, given that theft is common in the house.

Answer:
It is not permissible to keep a dog except for three purposes: guarding crops, guarding livestock, or for hunting, specifically a trained hunting dog. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 02/244 — archive.org (15:34)

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