Attitude towards cats in Islam

2024 Author: Miguel Ramacey | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 06:11

In different religions and states, the attitude towards cats was not the same. So, for example, among the Scandinavian Protestants they are considered a symbol of treason and depravity. Well, in some religions, on the contrary, they are revered and even worshiped. What is the place of the cat in Islam? Let's try to figure it out in this article.

Honoring cats

First of all, it is worth noting the fact that cats in Islam have always been revered and valued. This is due to the fact that the Prophet Muhammad himself adored them. In the history of this religion, there are many legends about how cats saved people. In general terms, we can say that a cat is actually an animal that has some magical powers. It's no secret that they cleanse a person's home from negative energy. Most religions treat cats with great respect. So, for example, in Christian communities there was a legend that a white fluffy cat came to warm little Jesus.

Prophet Mohammed

Perhaps one of the most important figures in Islam was the last of the prophets - the Messenger of Allah Muhammad. Athe was a white beautiful cat with multi-colored eyes. Her name was Muizza. He loved her very much and appreciated her. The Prophet Muhammad never disturbed a beloved animal. If Muizza slept on the clothes he was going to wear, he chose something else for himself. There is a legend that once, when the prophet had to go to the morning prayer, he found that she was sleeping on the sleeve of his robe. There was nothing else he could wear that day. For this reason, he carefully cut off the sleeve so as not to disturb his beloved cat. So, he came to prayer in a sleeveless robe.

There was another case when the Prophet Muhammad had to cut off part of his clothes. One day, while talking with his students in the garden, he saw a small, fluffy creature trampling and purring on the edge of his robe. When the prophet finished his speech, the cat was already sleeping peacefully there. In order not to wake the cute creature, he cut off the edge of his bathrobe.

Salvation of Prophet Muhammad

A positive attitude towards cats in Islam was also formed due to the fact that one of the feline representatives saved the Messenger of Allah from a snake bite. One morning, when he began to dress, he saw that his beloved Muizza was growling and would not let him get dressed. When a snake crawled out of the sleeve of the robe, the cat caught it and killed it. After that, the prophet Muhammad began to love Muizza even more. There is also evidence that he used the water that the cat drank for washing after prayer. So, we can conclude that Muslims consider furry creatures to be pure animals.

They say catsfall only on 4 paws for a reason. The Prophet Mohammed constantly stroked furry animals and thus blessed them.

Father of kittens

There was another man in Medina who was very fond of cats. His name was Abdurrahman ibn Sakhr al-Dawsi al-Yamani. But Muhammad gave him the nickname Abu Hurairah, which means father of kittens. He really loved little fluffies very much. There were always several kittens next to him, which he often stroked and fed with various goodies. He was very kind to them and taught it to others. Some claim that Abu Hurairah always wore one of the kittens in his sleeve.

Sharia and cats

Of course, Muslims honor their practical religious prescriptions and strictly follow them. The Qur'an has laws regarding many animals, including cats. It says if a person has tamed a small furry creature, he is responsible for it. For the cruel treatment of cats in Islam, every Muslim will be sent to hell. There is even a story about one woman who kept a cat locked up without food, and for this Allah punished her. So, if a Muslim takes a cat into the house, he must take care of him, otherwise he will answer to the highest court. In addition, there is even a theory that on the Day of Judgment, the animal will appear next to the person, and they will be judged together.

Safiye Sultan

Another great Muslim figure who loved cats is Safiye Sultan, the concubine of the Ottoman Sultan Murad III. In the series "Empire of Kösem", which you probably watchedmany, she constantly holds her snow-white beauty of the Turkish breed Elizabeth in her arms. According to the plot of the film, the cat was given to her by Queen Elizabeth Tudor. In the series, a very respectful attitude towards the animal is visible. Literally everyone wears her on their hands, she has beautiful embroidered pillows and a very expensive decoration around her neck. Of course, in the series events are slightly distorted. In fact, Safiye Sultan found a cat in the garden, warmed her and sheltered her. But in general, the positive attitude towards cats in Islam is indeed shown correctly. This is evidenced by the engravings of Jean-Baptiste, in which all members of the ruling dynasty are depicted with these animals in their hands. These are Istanbul and Ankara cats.

Signs and superstitions

A cat in Islam is a sacred animal, which means that many different signs are associated with it. In general, they are all positive, as the furry creature is revered and appreciated. In addition, many of the superstitions are quite consistent with signs in Orthodoxy.

So, for example, it is believed that it is not a person who chooses a cat, but just the opposite. If the animal comes into the house, there are certain reasons for this. And in no case should you kick the cat out and close the doors in front of him. This can bring a lot of bad luck to the family.

If a kitten strayed to a lonely woman, it means that soon she will meet her love and her life will improve. Cats, like talismans, protect their owners and help them in everything. It is said that sometimes an animal can take a blow that was intended for its owner. Thenthe cat will get very sick or even die.

In general, a cat in the house in Islam is a symbol of well-being and happiness. If she randomly runs away, then the energy in your home is too bad.

In any case, in Islam, all signs and superstitions are based on only one simple rule: "Everything happens by the will of Allah." If a cat comes to the house, it means that he wants her to live there. And you shouldn't resist it.

In Islam, not so little is said about cats. For example, some enlightened Muslims claim that cats see genies (spirits in Arabic mythology). They can just look at them or growl. Cats also know how to heal. They always come to a sore spot and lie down there. Thus, they take all the ailment on themselves.

Every year on August 8, World Cat Day is celebrated. The initiator of this holiday is the International Fund for Animal Welfare. They urge not to offend furry friends, but on the contrary, to love them. In addition, this holiday encourages everyone to take care of street pets.

Here is another fairly important rule. A cat in Islam is a sacred animal and cannot be castrated. This is considered cruelty to a furry friend. And according to Sharia, a Muslim will be responsible for such an act before Allah.

Kitten color

It is believed that the color of a pet is also of great importance. In Muslim countries, there are cats of different breeds, but white cats deserve the most respect. So, the prophet Muhammad had a kittenexactly this color. A black cat is not considered a bad sign in Islam. She also deserves a good attitude and is not a harbinger of trouble. Cats with multi-colored eyes are also very popular. It is believed that they are closest to Allah and have some magical skills. In Christianity, special attention is paid to tricolor cats. It is believed that they bring good luck and luck to the house.

Sufi stories

Another confirmation that cats have a special place in Islam is the many Sufi parables about these pets. In these stories, furry animals act as helpers. They sacrifice themselves for the sake of dervishes and sheikhs, solve many issues, and support the sultans. Sufis also recounted many legends about pets and compared their purring to the recitation of a prayer in Islam. A cat in a dream, in their opinion, symbolized the favor of Allah. So, it means that the person who had a dream with the participation of a four-legged friend led a righteous life and honored all the laws of the Koran. Interestingly, in the Orthodox faith, the interpretation of a dream about a cat is almost the opposite. So, if a Christian dreamed of a cat, it means that failure awaits him.

In Islamic art, furry pets were also held in high esteem. They wrote poems and poems about them, painted on canvas and even made various household items in the form of these animals. There are many Turkish fairy tales about cats. For example, one of the most popular: "How the mice decided to hang a bell around the cat's neck." In this workthe stupidity of mice is mocked.

Given all of the above, we can conclude that the murok in Islam was revered and loved. In addition, it is believed that they all descended from steppe cats living in the Middle East. This is the only animal allowed to enter the mosque. So, even now, many cute cats live in the Istanbul Mosque.

Every believing Muslim does not have the right to offend them, beat them, drive them out of the house, leave them without food. For cruelty to animals, a person will go to hell. Muslims believe that cats are endowed with special powers. They can retaliate for a bad attitude towards them. Be that as it may, but a person should not feel like a complete master over defenseless four-legged friends.