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Are dogs considered haram in Islam?

05/20/25 5:47pm
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05/20/25 5:48pm
There's some debate about whether dogs are haram in Islam and the Quran doesn't specify whether dogs are prohibited or not. Some Muslims believe you are allowed to own dogs, but they are considered Najis, or impure animals like pigs. Some Muslims believe that the impurity spreads when a dog touches you or another item, and may require purification or cleaning afterward, and that dogs should be kept outside. Other Muslims believe dogs are haram unless they're used for hunting or guarding your home.
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