Is it permissible to own a dog for the purpose of playing and then guarding, and does it prevent angels from entering the house?
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It is impermissible to buy dogs except for hunting or guarding. There is no objection to buying a dog for guarding if there is a need for it, provided it is not brought into the house, to avoid defiling utensils, furnishings, and clothes, and because angels refrain from entering a house in which there is a dog. As for buying a dog for playing, it is not permissible.
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