So much so, that one of Prophet Muhammad's companions was known as Abu Hurairah (Father of the Kittens) for his attachment to cats. The Prophet himself was a great cat-lover– Muezza was the name of his favourite cat.
Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) himself was a great cat-lover. Many Muslims believe that Muezza (or Muʿizza; Arabic: معزة) was his favorite cat.
The Prophet was so attached to his cat that when he gave sermons he let Muezza rest on his lap. The Prophet of Islam was once performing ablution for prayers from a pot of water. A cat passed there and turned its eyes at the pot of water with a thirsty look.
Muezza (or Mu'izza) (Arabic: معزة) is said to have been the Islamic prophet Muhammad's favorite cat. According to legend, Muhammad one day awoke at the sound of the call to prayer.
This is because cats are the pets of the Prophet SAW which he loves very much. Because cats are not unclean animals, we don't need to worry if cats touch or lick our things. We also don't need to worry if the cat drinks from our ablution water vessel.
In Islamic tradition, cats are admired for their cleanliness. They are considered to be ritually clean, and are thus allowed to enter homes and even mosques, including Masjid al-Haram.
The Messenger of Allah said: 'They (cats) are not impure, they are of those who go around among you.'" Narrated Ibn 'Umar (RA):
In Islamic tradition, cats are admired for their cleanliness. They are thought to be ritually clean, and are thus allowed to enter homes and even mosques, including Masjid al-Haram.
Whereas in one Islamic legend, a tabby cat named Muezza saved his master Mohammed from a poisonous snake. To mark their special place in the feline world, all tabby cats from then on were rewarded with an 'M' on their forehead.
Brief Answer: Originally, it is Sunnah to feed the stray cats as long as it doesn't cause disturbance to the public. Hence, priority should be given based on the situation.
Prophet Muhammad PBUH taught Muslims to have mercy on all of Allah's creations – he not only preached this but modelled the way. He was observed as always being kind towards cats, leading many Muslims during his time to embrace and accept these animals into their homes.
Jinns originate from Arabian folklore, particularly Middle Eastern literature. The word itself means concealment; jinns are presumed to be invisible to humans by default, and more visible to animals - particularly, dogs.
There is a narration from Aisyah R. Anha, from the Prophet PBUH that the Prophet PBUH puts a container close to a cat for it to drink. Then the Prophet PBUH performed ablution using the remaining water in the container.
Yes, according to Islamic belief, cats are considered to be a pure animal and are believed to bring blessings and angels in the house.
Prophet Muhammad was the embodiment of mercy, he showed compassion to all those around him, family, orphans, friends, strangers and even enemies. He also treated the environment and animals with respect and mercy.
Our Beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ found an Abyssinian cat 🐈 which was of Black and white color during the Uhud campaign, it was Breastfeeding her kitten. Due to which he altered his Soldier's course. On returning, He #Adopted the cat and named it “Muezza”.
Islam doesn't have a concept of the Rainbow Bridge, nor do Muslims deify or worship felines as some ancient cultures did, but cats are cherished by Muslims whether they live with one or more — or none. It's not uncommon to see cats around mosques, and elsewhere, in Muslim-populated countries.
The Turkish Angora is muscular, intelligent, and gorgeous cat. It is also one of the ancient cat breeds native to Turkey, but the origin of this cat breed is still unknown. The most famous yet the oldest of the Turkish Angora breed dates back to Prophet Muhammad, the founder of Islam.
Means "to care about others, one who comforts". The name of the prophet Muhammad's favourite cat.
Quintessentially, the Torah explicitly declares the pig unclean, because it has cloven hooves but does not ruminate.
Predator animals possessing fangs are prohibited (e.g. cats, dogs, bears, lions, wolves). Narrated Abu Tha`laba: Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) forbade the eating of the meat of beasts having fangs (canine teeth).
Meeting the loved ones in the Hereafter
Unlike humans who are judged for their good and bad deeds, animals will instead turn to dust when they die. This is confirmed in the narration from Abu Hurairah RA where he said: “Indeed, Allah will assemble all of the creations (on the day of Judgment).
Our Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was so habitual of His cat that even he let her rest on His lap and He also used to drank the water from which Muezza had drunk earlier. He (PBUH) also used to perform the ablutions from that same water of His cat.
Cats of Prosperity
Norse farmers would leave bowls of milk in their fields for Freya's feline companions, and she would reward them with a plentiful harvest. In Japan, China, and other Asian cultures, all cats are seen as a symbol of good luck and prosperity.
It was narrated that Jabir said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) forbade eating cats and he forbade their price.” .. Cat is a only animal whose cleanliness is admired in this hadith. Their Stay in homes & mosques are not neglected. One should be favourable to cats around them.