The Ruling on Keeping Dogs and Cats in Recreational Retreats
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Question:
This questioner, Abu Ibrahim, says: A colleague of mine has a large recreational retreat with sitting areas, and he keeps a dog and some cats there. We visit him from time to time to sit and relax in this retreat. What is the ruling on keeping dogs in such retreats, O Shaykh?
Answer:
As for keeping cats, there is no need for it and no reason for it. As for keeping a dog for the sake of guarding, if the retreat needs guarding because it has crops or livestock that require protection, there is no harm in keeping a dog for guarding. And if there are no wrongdoings there and no neglect of prayers, there is no harm in visiting it and sitting with him, becoming accustomed to his company. Yes.
This questioner, Abu Ibrahim, says: A colleague of mine has a large recreational retreat with sitting areas, and he keeps a dog and some cats there. We visit him from time to time to sit and relax in this retreat. What is the ruling on keeping dogs in such retreats, O Shaykh?
Answer:
As for keeping cats, there is no need for it and no reason for it. As for keeping a dog for the sake of guarding, if the retreat needs guarding because it has crops or livestock that require protection, there is no harm in keeping a dog for guarding. And if there are no wrongdoings there and no neglect of prayers, there is no harm in visiting it and sitting with him, becoming accustomed to his company. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 7657- حكم اتخاذ الكلاب والقطط في الاستراحات - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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