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AL-KAFI #334 : MEMBELA ANJING BAGI TUJUAN KESELAMATAN
Can a Muslim keep a dog as a pet or for home security?
Short answer
The answer leans towards not keeping a dog at one's residence, in order to avoid slander within a society that follows the Shafi'i school.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi
- Topic
- Hajj & Umrah
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The answer leans towards not keeping a dog at one's residence, in order to avoid slander within a society that follows the Shafi'i school. For security purposes, it suggests other means such as alarm systems, security guards, Rakan Cop and the neighbourhood watch (Rukun Tetangga).
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Sebaiknya kami cenderung agar tidak dibela anjing di kediaman saudara untuk mengelakkan fitnah dalam konteks masyarakat kita yang bermazhab al-Syafie.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “AL-KAFI #334 : MEMBELA ANJING BAGI TUJUAN KESELAMATAN”, 18 July 2016. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/1283-al-kafi-334-membela-anjing-bagi-tujuan-keselamatan. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/keeping-a-dog-for-home-security-ruling/