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That Allah revealed to Prophet Moses (AS), ?O Moses, ask Me for every single thing that you need, even the grass for your sheep to graze and the salt for your dough.'

Bihar al-Anwar

Bihar al-Anwar, v. 93, p. 303, no. 39

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Question : #419

Category: Miscellaneous

Subject:	keeping a pet dog
Question:	Is it permissible to keep a dog? If not, why? And If a dog licks my body or clothes, how should I purify it?
Answer:	It is permissible to keep a guard dog but it is najis. It is sufficient to wash it once. However, if the water is little, it is necessary to rid it of the water by wringing.

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