Keeping dogs with sheep to protect them; one day a dog attacked and killed a sheep. Am I sinful in that case?
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Question:
I keep dogs with the sheep to protect them from wild predators. One day, one of the dogs attacked and killed a sheep, so we overlooked it. After a period of time, it attacked and killed another one. Am I sinful in that case? May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
You are not causing harm; because this dog is considered one of the harmful animals and the dangerous wild beasts. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) ordered the killing of the five noxious creatures, among which is the biting dog. So this is a harmful and predatory dog, and killing it removes its harm. There is no sin on you in that.
I keep dogs with the sheep to protect them from wild predators. One day, one of the dogs attacked and killed a sheep, so we overlooked it. After a period of time, it attacked and killed another one. Am I sinful in that case? May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
You are not causing harm; because this dog is considered one of the harmful animals and the dangerous wild beasts. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) ordered the killing of the five noxious creatures, among which is the biting dog. So this is a harmful and predatory dog, and killing it removes its harm. There is no sin on you in that.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، أربي الكلاب مع الغنم لحمايتها، وفي يوم أحد الكلاب افترس رأسا من الغنم فقتلته، هل حينئذ أكون آثما؟ — youtube.com
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