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We hear all the time about dogs considered “unclean” by Muslims.How does this impact on the Saluki in Islam society and homes?
Thanks Ron Grant
You are correct in stating that Muslim culture considers ordinary dogs or ‘kelb’ unclean, but the Saluki is said to have been afforded a unique position; the breed is apparently declared ‘sacred’ by Muslim religion and proclaimed in the Koran as the ‘gift of Allah’ and as a result of this high regard, they are kept separate from kelb and allowed to share their master’s home. Of course, this is purely academic, since I am not Muslim nor from an Eastern culture so can only recite that which I have been taught. I am acquainted with a number of Eastern salukiphiles and they live with their hounds as far as I can tell so your guess is probably as good as mine!