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  2. Islam and cats - Wikipedia

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    The cat is considered "the quintessential pet" by many Muslims, [1] and is admired for its cleanliness. Unlike many other animals, such as dogs, Islamic Law considers cats ritually pure and that cats possess barakah (blessings). [2][3] and allows cats to freely enter homes and even mosques. Cats are believed to be the most common pet in Muslim ...

  3. Cats and Islam: Why felines are the faith's 'most highly ...

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    Prophet Muhammad and "The Father of Kittens". The adoration of cats in Islam can be traced to the faith's Hadith (literally meaning 'statement'), a collection of wisdom and phrases from Prophet ...

  4. Animals in Islam - Wikipedia

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    According to Islam, human beings are allowed to use animals, but only if the rights of the animals are respected. The owner of an animal must do everything to benefit the animal. If the owner fails to perform their duties for the animal, the animal goes to someone else. The duties humans have to animals in Islam are based in the Quran, Sunnah ...

  5. Feral cats in Istanbul - Wikipedia

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    Feral cats in Istanbul. A group of feral cats in Istanbul, 2006. The Turkish city of Istanbul hosts a sizeable feral cat (Turkish: sokak kedisi, "street cat") population, with estimates ranging from a hundred thousand to over a million stray cats. Many Turkish citizens view street animals as communally owned pets rather than traditional strays ...

  6. List of spiritual entities in Islam - Wikipedia

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    Artiya'il, the angel who removes grief and depression from the children of Adam. [9] (. Angel) Arina'il, guardian angel of the third heaven. [10] (. Angel) Awar, a devil of lust, tempting into adultery. (Devil) Azazil, leader of angels punishing demons, Satan. (Archangel or Genie) Ayna, daughter of Satan.

  7. Food and drink prohibitions - Wikipedia

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    There is a strong taboo against eating cats in many Western parts of the world, including most of the Americas and Europe. [citation needed] Cat meat is forbidden by Jewish [citation needed] and Islamic law [41] as both religions forbid the eating of carnivores.

  8. Cultural depictions of cats - Wikipedia

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    A symbol of good luck hence, it is most often seen in businesses to draw in money. In Japan, the flapping of the hand is a "come here" gesture, so the cat is beckoning customers. There is also a small cat shrine (neko jinja (猫神社)) built in the middle of the Tashirojima island. In the past, the islanders raised silkworms for silk, and cats ...

  9. Islamic dietary laws - Wikipedia

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    Islamic dietary laws are laws that Muslims follow in their diet. Islamic jurisprudence specifies which foods are halal (Arabic: حَلَال, romanized: ḥalāl, lit. 'lawful') and which are haram (Arabic: حَرَام, romanized: ḥarām, lit. 'unlawful'). The dietary laws are found in the Quran, the holy book of Islam, as well as in ...