Is it allowed to have a cat in Islam?
Does the Islamic faith allow Muslims to own a pet cat? Yes, of course. I am not even going to look up the answer because I don’t have to. I don’t think anyone has to because one of the most … Continue reading →
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Do Muslims like cats?
Muslims should like cats. Perhaps they have a duty to like cats. The history of the Islam faith emphasises the relationship that the Prophet Mohammad had with cats. It is clear that he loved them. Shouldn’t this encourage all Muslims … Continue reading →
Is it haram to sell cats?
For people unfamiliar with the word “haram” it means forbidden to Muslims. The question in the title is asking if it is forbidden under the Islamic faith to sell cats. The responses provided by experts in interpreting the Hadiths1 and … Continue reading →
Why are cats allowed in mosques?
The reason why cats are allowed in mosques originates in popular legend and there are quite a few regarding the Prophet Muhammad and his love for domestic cats. This is the classic story of Meuzza, his favourite cat who was … Continue reading →
Muslim Cat praying video is bad for 2 reasons
A video on YouTube shows what appears to be a blue British Shorthair cat in a state of what I’d call ‘anxious defensiveness’ as signified by a classic vocalisation. It’s a sound that domestic cats make when in a standoff … Continue reading →
For this cat, the imam of an Istanbul mosque takes his lead from the Prophet Muhammad
An Istanbul mosque imam allowed a mother cat to bring in her litter where she was able to take advantage of the shelter and security of the mosque. Please make sure that you put the sound on as the mother … Continue reading →
Islam faith is unfair to dogs and kind to cats
There is a distorted attitude amongst many Muslims with regard to the dog or there is uncertainty and confusion. The muslim tradition states that dogs are impure. Where is the logic in it? Unfortunately many Muslims use this attitude in … Continue reading →
Eid al-Fitr is coming up on June 25th so watch out for your cat
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan which is the Islamic holy month of fasting. It is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide. During this celebration, in certain countries in the world, primarily from the Middle East to … Continue reading →
To Muslims Dogs Are Unclean but Cats Aren’t
Dogs get a bum deal by Muslims. They see them as unclean. By this I mean ritually unclean. If a Muslim handles a dog he may need to ritually purify himself to get rid of their uncleanliness before praying. That … Continue reading →
Are Muslims Contributing to Stray Cat Problems in Luton and Bradford?
I am going to sensitively suggest that Muslims in Luton and Bradford may be contributing to stray cat problems in those cities. These are my reasons: I am told that Muslims in general are against spaying and neutering their cats. … Continue reading →