As Muslims we are instructed to be kind to animals, feed them, and take care of them, but what will happen to them on the day of judgment? If you have a pet, then you must be wondering whether your pet will go to heaven or not.
Dogs are lovely creatures, loyal, and loveable. But even though they are helpless creatures people tend to hurt them for fun. So, what will happen to them in the afterlife?
Do dogs go to heaven in Islam? No, dogs don’t go to heaven in Islam, but as said in the holy Quran and many hadiths, animals will be resurrected on the day of judgment, so that Allah takes justice for them. After that, they will be turned into dust.
If you want to know what happens to dogs in Islam, and what Islam says about pets’ death, then keep reading.
What does Islam Say about Pet’s death?
Allah said in the Holy Quran about the death of pets:
“There is no creature moving on the earth, nor a bird flying on its two wings. but they are all communities like you. We have not missed anything in the Book. Then, to their Lord all of them shall be gathered.” (Quran 6:38)
From the verse, we understand that all animals will be gathered on the day of judgment so that Allah takes justice to them.
“And when the wild beasts are gathered…” (Quran 81:5)
In another verse, we read what means:
The companion Abbas said about the above verse: “Everything will be gathered, even the flies.”
Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the prophet of Allah (PBUH) said:
“All scores will be settled on the Day of Resurrection; even the hornless sheep will settle its scores with the horned sheep.” (Muslim)
More proof
In another narration of the hadith the prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:
“Allah will judge between His creation, jinn, humans, and animals. On that Day, the score will be settled between the hornless and the horned. until there are no outstanding issues left. Then Allah will say, ‘Be dust!’ At the point, the infidel will say, ‘Would that I was dust!’”
From the above hadith, we can conclude that all animals will be turned into dust after their scores are settled. Perhaps, the reason is that animals can’t be held accountable for their deeds and actions.
Therefore they won’t go to heaven or hell.
From this, we understand that dogs don’t go to heaven in Islam.
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What happens to dogs in Islam?
Islam instructs all Muslims to be kind to dogs and animals in general. To feed and take care of them and not hurt them.
Did you know that there are chapters (surahs) in the Holy Quran that are named after some animals? That is right, their names are surah Al-Baqarah (The Cow), surah Al-An`am (The Cattle), surah An-Nahl (The Bee), surah Naml (The Ant), surah Al-`Ankabut (The Spider), and surah Al-Fil (The Elephant).
Allah said in the holy Quran:
“There is no creature moving on the earth, nor a bird flying on its two wings, but they are all communities like you. We have not missed anything in the Book. Then, to their Lord, all of them shall be gathered.” (Quran 6:38)
Why Allah has created Animals
Allah created animals to help us and for us to benefit from them, as Allah says in the holy Quran:
“And He created the cattle for you as a source of warmth, food, and many other benefits. They are also pleasing to you when you bring them home and when you take them out to graze. And they carry your loads to ˹distant˺ lands which you could not otherwise reach without great hardship. Surely your Lord is Ever Gracious, Most Merciful. ˹He also created˺ horses, mules, and donkeys for your transportation and adornment. And He creates what you do not know.” [surah Nahl: 5: 8]
Show Kindness to Animals
As Muslims, we should show them kindness and mercy, as we learned from our beloved prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him).
The prophet (peace be upon him) said:
“Whilst a man was walking on the road, he became very thirsty. He found a well so he went down into it and drank, then he came out. There he saw a dog that was panting and biting the ground out of thirst. The man said: this dog is feeling the same thirst that I felt. So, he went back down into the well and filled his shoe with water, then he held it in his mouth until he climbed back up, and he gave the water to the dog. Allah appreciated (his action) and forgave him.” The Companions said: O Messenger of Allah, will we have reward with regard to these animals? He said: “In every living thing there is reward.”
The one who hurt an animal will go to hell, as the prophet told us about the woman who entered hell for mistreating a cat.
The prophet (peace and blessing of Allah be upon him) said: “A woman entered the (Hell) Fire because of a cat which she had tied. She neither gave it food nor set it free to eat from the vermin of the earth.” [Sahih al-Bukhari 3318, Book 59, Hadith 124, Vol. 4, Book 54, Hadith 535]
Conclusion.
Dogs don’t go to heaven in Islam, but all animals will be resurrected on the day of judgment to settle their scores. As Muslims we should be kind to animals, treat them well, feed them and show them mercy.
Anyone who mistreats an animal will go to hell, and the one who treats them well will be rewarded for it. remember, if you have a pet then be good to it.
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