Chapter 306 – The prohibition of keeping a dog except for hunting, herding, or farmland
1697 – Ibn ʿUmar, may Allah be pleased with them both, said: I heard the Messenger of Allah ﷺ say, “Whoever keeps a dog—other than a dog for hunting or for livestock (1)—will have two qirāts deducted from his reward every day.” Agreed upon.
Another wording says: “one qirāt.”
1698 – Abū Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, “Whoever keeps a dog will have one qirāt taken from his deeds every day, except a dog kept for tillage or livestock.” Agreed upon.
In another narration transmitted by Muslim: “Whoever keeps a dog that is not for hunting, livestock, or land will have two qirāts deducted from his reward each day.”
Chapter 307 – Disapproval of hanging bells on camels and other beasts of burden, and of travelling with a dog or a bell
1699 – Abū Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, said: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ declared, “The angels do not accompany a company that includes a dog or a bell (2).” Narrated by Muslim.
1700 – He also reported that the Prophet ﷺ said, “Bells are the musical instruments of Satan.” Narrated by Abū Dāwūd with an authentic chain that meets Muslim’s criteria (3).