Prophet ﷺ said: "A woman was punished in Hell because of a cat which she had confined until it died. She did not give it food or water..." — Bukhari & Muslim > And: "There was a prostitute who saw a dog panting... she gave it water and Allah forgave her." Scholars say if this for a dog, then for a cat also — kindness to animals is a big reward. *5. Rulings / Fiqh Points* 1. *Keeping cats at home is allowed (Halal)* and liked, as long as you feed and care for them well. 2. *Selling cats?* Some scholars say it's Makruh (disliked) to sell cats for profit if they are common street cats. If it's a special breed and you spent money raising it, many scholars allow it. It's a difference of opinion. 3. *Neutering/Spaying cats:* Allowed in Islam if done for the benefit of the cat (to prevent disease, overpopulation, suffering) and not to torture it. Must be done by a vet safely. 4. *Feeding:* If you lock a cat inside, it is YOUR farz to feed it. If you can't, let it go to hunt. 5. *No harm:* Hitting, torturing, or killing a cat without reason is haram. *6. Cats in the Mosque?* Cats are allowed to enter Masjid al-Haram and other mosques because they are clean. You will see many cats in mosques in Turkey, Istanbul — they are welcomed. *7. Small Dua for your cat* You can say: > "Allahumma barik" — May Allah bless my cat and keep it healthy. Protecting animals is part of deen. *Your cat wrestling/playing with you?* That is normal. Cats play like that, it is not bad. Just teach gently and don't be harsh. Prophet ﷺ taught softness. - @tahiriii......manooooooo"/> Prophet ﷺ said: "A woman was punished in Hell because of a cat which she had confined until it died. She did not give it food or water..." — Bukhari & Muslim > And: "There was a prostitute who saw a dog panting... she gave it water and Allah forgave her." Scholars say if this for a dog, then for a cat also — kindness to animals is a big reward. *5. Rulings / Fiqh Points* 1. *Keeping cats at home is allowed (Halal)* and liked, as long as you feed and care for them well. 2. *Selling cats?* Some scholars say it's Makruh (disliked) to sell cats for profit if they are common street cats. If it's a special breed and you spent money raising it, many scholars allow it. It's a difference of opinion. 3. *Neutering/Spaying cats:* Allowed in Islam if done for the benefit of the cat (to prevent disease, overpopulation, suffering) and not to torture it. Must be done by a vet safely. 4. *Feeding:* If you lock a cat inside, it is YOUR farz to feed it. If you can't, let it go to hunt. 5. *No harm:* Hitting, torturing, or killing a cat without reason is haram. *6. Cats in the Mosque?* Cats are allowed to enter Masjid al-Haram and other mosques because they are clean. You will see many cats in mosques in Turkey, Istanbul — they are welcomed. *7. Small Dua for your cat* You can say: > "Allahumma barik" — May Allah bless my cat and keep it healthy. Protecting animals is part of deen. *Your cat wrestling/playing with you?* That is normal. Cats play like that, it is not bad. Just teach gently and don't be harsh. Prophet ﷺ taught softness. - @tahiriii......manooooooo - Tikwm"/> Prophet ﷺ said: "A woman was punished in Hell because of a cat which she had confined until it died. She did not give it food or water..." — Bukhari & Muslim > And: "There was a prostitute who saw a dog panting... she gave it water and Allah forgave her." Scholars say if this for a dog, then for a cat also — kindness to animals is a big reward. *5. Rulings / Fiqh Points* 1. *Keeping cats at home is allowed (Halal)* and liked, as long as you feed and care for them well. 2. *Selling cats?* Some scholars say it's Makruh (disliked) to sell cats for profit if they are common street cats. If it's a special breed and you spent money raising it, many scholars allow it. It's a difference of opinion. 3. *Neutering/Spaying cats:* Allowed in Islam if done for the benefit of the cat (to prevent disease, overpopulation, suffering) and not to torture it. Must be done by a vet safely. 4. *Feeding:* If you lock a cat inside, it is YOUR farz to feed it. If you can't, let it go to hunt. 5. *No harm:* Hitting, torturing, or killing a cat without reason is haram. *6. Cats in the Mosque?* Cats are allowed to enter Masjid al-Haram and other mosques because they are clean. You will see many cats in mosques in Turkey, Istanbul — they are welcomed. *7. Small Dua for your cat* You can say: > "Allahumma barik" — May Allah bless my cat and keep it healthy. Protecting animals is part of deen. *Your cat wrestling/playing with you?* That is normal. Cats play like that, it is not bad. Just teach gently and don't be harsh. Prophet ﷺ taught softness. - @tahiriii......manooooooo"/>