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Is it permissible to kill an annoying dog that is kept in a ribat area for the mujahidin, and whose owner has named it after one of the mujahidin of the Islamic Ummah? And what should be done with its owner?

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The ruling on killing a dog varies depending on its circumstances. It is permissible to kill a harmful dog, but since it is owned by someone, its owner should be advised and convinced to kill it or remove it. It is not permissible to kill it without the owner's permission to avoid potential harm or discord. If the owner does not curb the dog's harm, the matter can be escalated to the responsible authorities, and the owner should not be personally punished. Furthermore, a dog should not be given a Muslim name, as this can be seen as disparaging to a Muslim.

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