Not cursing an animal

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Etiquette with Animals

Not cursing an animal

A woman cursed her camel during a journey. The Prophet (SAW) said: "Take what is on her and let her go, for she is cursed," removing the animal from among them.

Reference: Sahih Muslim, on the authority of Imran ibn Husayn (RA)

Explanation

This account shows that even words spoken in frustration toward an animal are taken seriously in Islamic teaching.

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