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Why is it forbidden to pray in camel pens, and is what is said about them being demonic true, given that it is permissible to pray in sheepfolds and by analogy, in the pens of other livestock mentioned in Surat Al-An'am? And what is the extent of the authenticity of the Prophet's command to drink camel urine for healing, and is it forbidden to eat crops fertilized with dung, considering his prohibition against eating what has been fed impurities?

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The prohibition of prayer in camel pens specifically, as opposed to other animal enclosures, is established because camels act like devils. They are prone to stampeding and shying away, which can disturb a worshiper. This prohibition is understood as a matter of dislike (makrooh) by most jurists, and as a matter ofation (haram) by the Hanbalis. Camels cannot be analogized to other animals due to the existence of a specific text. This prohibition is unrelated to the issue of the purity of animal waste.

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