Providing food and water to animals in need
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Etiquette with Animals
Providing food and water to animals in need
The Prophet (SAW) told of a man who gave water to a thirsty dog by filling his shoe from a well, for which Allah forgave him.
Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim, on the authority of Abu Hurayrah (RA)
Explanation
A simple act of relieving an animal's thirst is shown here to be a means of earning Allah's forgiveness.
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