What is the ruling of Islamic law on a dog remaining inside the house, and what are the resulting implications of impurity and odor that affect the wife's health?
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Your husband is mistaken in acquiring a dog without need, and his error is compounded because it causes you harm. Advise him gently and explain to him the ruling of the , and that he incurs sin by harming you. Seek assistance from helpful means to persuade him to get rid of it, such as mediating through influential family members.
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