What a dumb question to ask![]()
Its not haram but owning one is frowned upon. You are seen as the accepter of filth if you own one in your home.
There is a narration of Abraham (as) having over 1,000 dogs in his life, and to each he attached a golden nugget on a string, when asked why he said "it belongs to them, not to the selfish human"
Its not haram but owning one is frowned upon. You are seen as the accepter of filth if you own one in your home.
How come no Muslim family has a dog but alot of cats?
There are tribes in somalia who own and use dogs for their livelyhood.
There are plenty of muslim people with dogs.
Most non western culture don't have the fascination with them as white people do that's why you don't see them as often.
I know its saliva is nijaas. So ask yourself do you want to constantly wash the area where its saliva came into contact? dont forget you have to clean its xaar aswell.
Or you could buy a Piranha, Snapping Turtle or a Monitor Lizard?