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As-Salaam-AlaikumI am keeping a cat as a pet in my family home, is it permissable in Islam? I am also wondering whether it is wrong to have the animal neutered - the vet has advised this as the cat will dirty the house (to leave its markings) unless neuteredI am going to university to study for my final year Inshallah and I will be living alone. I am wondering whether it is OK for me to keep a pet dog (mostly outside in kennels) for my protection and some companionship. I have been told dogs are Haram.Thank you

Dear Respected Sir, I am desperately seeking your lecture on this matter that I am going to disclose to you now. I had conversation with my friend in USA on British teacher in Sudan accused of insulting Islam in naming one of her student?s teddy bear Prophet Mohammad (PBUH). My friend argued that the sentence passed on British teacher was nonsense. It?s common to name pets n toys in USA. He told that Muslim justice are unfair and against human rights. I told him that he have to understand the culture and mentality of Muslim people. It?s not right to name pets n stuffs with person name especially sacred person like prophets. He again argued that many people doing horrible acts by the name of Mohammad. He also mentioned on the cartoons row in Denmark about Prophet Mohammad(PBUH) that Muslims are too emotional. I replied back that we honour  our prophet  whereas in USA it?s common to see some people abusing  Prophet Jesus(PBUH)?s  name in which they don?t respect and protect their religion. As you know, sir our debate on this matter went war on words and  I couldn?t  convince him. Could you please lecture us on this matter.  Thank you.

I was wondering if there is any ruling in Islam about the naming of pets? Is it alright to give your pet cat a human name? I never thought about it until someone questioned the human name I gave my new cat.

Alsalmo Alaykum. I have a question regarding the permissibility of owning and rasising dogs at home. Last night on an Egyptian show called "El Bait Baitak" they were hosting Dr. Ali Gomaa (Dar El Ifta Mufti) said that Imam Malik said that owning dogs, even as pets and NOT for Hunting or Guarding is allowed. I heard that many scholars said that owning dogs is Haram and allowed for Hunting & Guarding only. What opinion should i follow? I love dogs and want to own a dog to keep in my home as a pet. According to Imam Malik, i can do that and there is no problem what-so-ever, and that dogs are not Impure. What is your opinion on this matter? Am i allowed to get a pet dog or not? Thank you so much.Alsalamo Alaykum

As-salamu `alaykum. Is it permissible to feed my cat food which is not halal (permissible)? They do not come into the house and are fed outside.