Keeping dogs for security purposes

Q: What is the ruling on keeping a dog? What rules do we have to follow if we have a dog for safety reasons?

A: It is permissible to keep a dog for security purposes.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)