“Once Gabriel promised the Prophet (that he would visit him, but Gabriel did not come) and later on he said, ‘We, angels, do not enter a house which contains a picture or a dog.’” — Sahih Bukhari 4.54.50
“Abdullah (b. Umar) (Allah be pleased with them) reported: Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) ordered the killing of dogs and we would send (men) in Medina and its corners and we did not spare any dog that we did not kill, so much so that we killed the dog that accompanied the wet she-camel belonging to the people of the desert.” — Sahih Muslim 3811
“Ibn Mughaffal reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) ordered killing of the dogs, and then said: What about them, i. e. about other dogs? and then granted concession (to keep) the dog for hunting and the dog for (the security) of the herd, and said: When the dog licks the utensil, wash it seven times, and rub it with earth the eighth time.” — Sahih Muslim 551
The principle holds true everywhere: in Muslim countries, one must conform one’s behavior to Islamic sensibilities. In non-Muslim countries, one must conform one’s behavior to Islamic sensibilities.
“Taking dogs in Innsbruck taxis remains an adventure,” translated from “Mitnahme von Hunden in Innsbrucker Taxis bleibt ein Aufreger,” by Michael Domanig, Tiroler Tageszeitung, August 8, 2019 (thanks to Searchlight Germany):
Innsbruck – Even after weeks, Gabriele Jandrasits of Innsbruck still has a great deal of anger and incomprehension. Before leaving for vacation, she wanted to pre-order a taxi to the airport – taking her little dog, a Beagle Jack Russell hybrid, in an aircraft-friendly transport cage. But even though she had called the previous evening, she had been told by the radio taxi office that they could not guarantee transportation for the next morning. As a reason, she was told that most drivers would refuse to take dogs for reasons of faith. After that, she was referred directly to a taxi number – they then assured the advance order, including dog transport.
“If there were clear guidelines – for example, that certain dog breeds should not be transported in the passenger compartment, that the dogs must be leashed and muzzled or carried in a transport box – I would understand that,” said the dog owner angrily. “But the whole thing is simply arbitrary.” Ms. Jandrasits, who works for the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, mentions another example: a former board member of the association – the lady is completely blind – also ordered a taxi via the radio control center. In the assumption that her guide dog had to be taken anyway, she did not mention the dog by phone. The taxi driver then refused to take it with him.
The managing directors of the Innsbruck radio control center, Anton Eberl and Harald Flecker, expressly apologize for the incidents, offer the passenger a coupon as a gesture – and confirm the problem in principle: “We are not the owners of the taxis, we only mediate,” Flecker says. However, it is a fact that around 80 percent of drivers now have a migrant background – and that Muslims traditionally often regard dogs as “impure”.
“We try to make it clear to the drivers again and again that this is not the case with us and that these trips have to be carried out exactly like any other job. Unfortunately, at the moment we are not in a position to solve this problem satisfactorily,” says Flecker….
mortimer says
The hatred Muslims are obligated to express against the dirty kufaar is also extended to innocent animals and perhaps the most loving of animals, the dog, also known as ‘man’s best friend’. This hatred of dogs on the part of Mohammed shows a true obsessive-compulsive, paranoid personality, if not a psychotic personality.
The hatred of dogs in Islam (CYNOPHOBIA or KYNOPHOBIA) is a mental disorder that is implanted through the idolization and deification of Mohammed whose every word is then followed no matter how absurd, stupid or senseless.
I personally think Mohammed has troubled by loud noises and hated dogs that alerted people to the approach of his vicious, heartless assassins.
Early Islam was clearly imposed by means of a Mafia-like gang of scoundrels and wastrels.
FYI says
Have you ever seen those delightful,friendly Therapy dogs?
They are brought into Hospitals and give much joy to the elderly and sick children.
Who doesn’t love dogs?
Labradors,cocker spaniels,yorkshire terriers,golden retrievers..
Surely dogs are a gift from God: LAH ,the arab god of the muslims hates them but then he hates pretty much everything{Love,women,Jews,christians,God’s commandments,peace,harmony..such a long list!}
gravenimage says
+1
Rufolino says
MAN’S BEST FRIEND. As all dog owners know.
The irreplaceable loving devotion in the eyes of a dog is a little miracle in life, and reflects the love of God their creator.
w says
‘We, angels, do not enter a house which contains a picture or a dog.’”
One has to wonder at the ‘intelligence’ of people who believe such claptrap.
gravenimage says
Also wonder about their decency. My home is *much* improved with artwork and loving pets.
Antiislamicman says
Allah hates us own creation, this is the stupidity of Islam. Well its actually Muhammad pretending he’s God.
He hated dogs, especially black dogs. This false prophet said that they are from the devil.
He also said the devil is a black man. Muhammad said a black man will destroy the black stone, that’s the stone they kiss and worship. The madness of the cult that is Islam.
Jedothek says
“Adventure” in the English translation of that headline looks like a euphemism, designed to downplay the controversy. The German word Aufreger means scandal, hot topic, taking point.
gravenimage says
Thanks for that information.
Jedothek says
“Unfortunately, at the moment we are not in a position to solve this problem satisfactorily.” How about firing employees who don’t do their job?
mgoldberg says
Unbelievable. This has got to stop. If the religious of hareidi, hasidic jews was transporting a passenger and they were eating a ham sandwich, and carrying a 20lb pork loin in a package, the driver would indeed pick up the passenger. If the pork loin had a giant cross on it, the driver wouldn’t blink… well, maybe he’d blink, but he’d still provide the service.
This is insane, and intolerable, on the part of muslims. If they don’t want to touch dogs fine… but to deny passage to others. This should be taken up by all and never ever allowed ever to happen.
Rob says
Simple solution. Next time you phone for a cab specify ‘No muslim drivers please’.
Save Europe says
A woman – here in the UK – I’d say a couple of years ago, requested that a taxi collecting her young teenage daughter, be not driven by a Muslim.
You can imagine how she was criticised by all and sundry, unfairly.
Anjuli Pandavar says
Austria has many dog-owners. When you don’t actually need a taxi, call or grab a taxi. Let the dog in first and argue the toss afterwards. Then get out out with your dog and walk off. If this happens enough, the driver might even give up his job. There are many ways of fighting against jihad. Anyone can do it.
CRUSADER says
Good advice.
Stealthy stuff.
Not very EMPATHETIC to the taxi drivers, however,
who are just trying to make a living while waiting for Islam to take over
Der Republik Österreich
CRUSADER says
Unlike the Jews (who evidently are apes)
cats are not considered unclean (Nejis) in Islam ☪️
Well, apparently there are no evidential hadiths for backing up Mohamhead liking cats…
Yet, the Koran tells Muslims to offer compassion to living critters.
Constantinople is full of felines, thank heaven!
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“Catstanbul”:
Welcome to the feline capital of the world…
A combination of religion, culture and practicality elevates cats to prime status in Istanbul’s social hierarchy…
But for anyone familiar with Istanbul, the love and reverence shown towards cats by this city’s inhabitants does not come as a surprise.
If a contest were to be held deciding on the cat capital of the world, Istanbul could certainly be a prime contender for the crown. There is scarcely an alley or street corner without a few cats and almost all of them are well looked after.
Religion, culture and practicality lie behind this long-running love affair between Istanbul’s residents and its cats.
Mustafa Efe, the imam pictured in the photographs that went viral, finds it surprising that the photos grabbed so much attention, and says what he did was something any Muslim is obliged to do.
“Our belief is all about compassion and mercy. This applies to animals as well,” Efe tells Middle East Eye. “Our religion tells us to be compassionate toward everything on earth, even things we perceive as dangerous such as snakes; so providing shelter to cats doesn’t even compare.”
“Cats are not considered unclean (Nejis) in Islam so letting them stay in the mosque itself is not an issue at all,” he added.
Stories about the Prophet Mohammed’s affinity for cats no doubt also play a role in the elevated status cats enjoy in this mostly Muslim-populated city. One such story cites how the prophet cut off the sleeve of his robe rather than disturb a sleeping cat and another speaks of how a cat saved the prophet from being bitten by a snake.
Local culture —
It is not just devout Muslims in Istanbul’s mosques who treat cats like royalty. Cats often reign supreme in places anywhere from hipster cafes to posh neighbourhoods to working-class areas.
There are plenty of small coffee shops and tea houses all over the city with their own resident cats that can sometimes be found occupying the best seats in the house. Customers and owners alike would not even dream of disturbing them. They just find someplace else to sit.
“It is only them that get served in this place,” says Gulsun Sozeri, pointing toward three or four cats lounging about. She works at a small self-service cafe in one of the more trendy neighbourhoods in the Asian side of the city.
“We only have a few tables and chairs. Sometimes the cats take up one or two of the tables receiving the most sunlight,” Sozeri tells MEE. “No one minds. Neither the customers nor we would try to shift them. They just belong here.”
Sozeri says although the cafe has lost a few potential customers who are allergic to cats, it has in return also gained many more due to their very presence.
“When the cats are in a playful mood they provide a lot of entertainment to patrons,” she says. “After seeing them, cat lovers are often tempted to drop in even if they didn’t plan to.”
It is of little surprise that the fattest and plumpest cats are to be found in the vicinity of fish restaurants and butcher shops, but it is almost impossible to come across an undernourished cat anywhere in the city.
Managing the stray population —
When it comes to the city’s stray dogs it is an entirely different picture. While loved by many, they don’t even come close to enjoying the elevated status that cats enjoy. And they are often the targets of short-term draconian measures dreamt up by municipal and other officials.
Suleyman Akif, a part-time volunteer at an animal shelter in Istanbul, says it is this affinity for cats amongst the populace that means there are very few cats that need to be cared for at their shelter.
He says one of the reasons behind this could also be that dogs are much more difficult to care for.
“People get dogs as pets upon the insistence of their kids without realising how much work it takes to look after them. Cats pretty much take care of themselves and don’t need that much attention,” says Akif to MEE. “It is then that you see the cruel side of people who often just release the dogs onto the streets when caring for them proves too much of a hassle for them.”
According to Akif, another reason for fewer cats in shelters is that cats are less likely to get struck by vehicles and thus be unable to care for themselves.
“I don’t know if they are just smarter or what but there are a lot more cases of dogs being hit by cars.”
Testimony to the affection Istanbul residents feel towards animals – and cats in particular – is that no elected official would ever think of attempting to launch a drive to rid the city of its street animals, as it could be detrimental if those officials were to have any plans to stand for re-election.
One such nationwide attempt in 2012, targeted at stray dogs in particular, resulted in massive protests that led officials to quickly backtrack on their idea.
Estimates on the number of stray dogs in Istanbul vary, with most being in the range of 100,000 to 150,000. However, a way to manage the large population of strays is also a pressing issue of concern for authorities. Of particular worriment is the possibility of many of the strays having rabies. The method currently being tried to tackle this problem is to first spay or neuter the dog, treat the animal, ear-tag it and then release it back into the original neighbourhood.
Another more controversial measure that occasionally emerges and always results in an outcry is the gathering up of these dogs and releasing them in the uninhabited forests north of the city.
Feline protectors —
For centuries Istanbul had been a bustling port city whose ensuing trade brought untold riches to this vibrant city. But the holds of the ships arriving from all corners of the world also carried a deadly menace along with their precious cargoes: rats.
Rats were carriers of diseases, notably the plague. Yet cats were the best weapon to fight them. This alone played a large role in forming the close bond between Istanbul’s cats and the city’s inhabitants that lasts to this day.
Cats are so popular in Istanbul that plenty of videos and even documentaries are made about them.
‘Come, come whoever you are’ —
Efe says the pictures that created such a storm on social media recently were actually taken last winter and were not posted in any attempt to change opinions, but he welcomes any effect it might have in changing prevailing false perceptions regarding Muslims. The cats still reside in the mosque.
“Muslims have been portrayed negatively for years, and they are often stereotyped as bad and barbaric people in movies, television and everywhere. To such an extent that these pictures came as a surprise,” says Efe.
He adds: “There is nothing special about me caring for animals. Not even one member of our congregation batted an eyelid in surprise when they saw the cats in the mosque. Compassion for all living beings lies at the core of our belief.”
Efe says the famous exhortation of Sufi saint Mawlana Jalal-ad Din Rumi of “come, come whoever you are” is a perfect example of compassionately opening one’s arms to all. He also believes that this invitation is to all living beings, including plants.
Built in 1594, the Aziz Mahmud Hudayi Mosque is where Efe presides as imam. But the community outreach does not stop there. The mosque also includes a soup kitchen in its compound to feed the poor and needy.
“Our doors are open to everyone. We feed all the hungry. From the homeless, to refugees to anyone. This also extends to animals. We will not kick out any living creature that comes through our doors,” says Efe
(Videos of cats in mosque.)
https://www.middleeasteye.net/features/catstanbul-not-constantinople-welcome-feline-capital-world
gravenimage says
Actually, a city full of stray cats is not actually very friendly to them.
And while it is not as bad as dogs, I have had Muslim cab drivers refuse to carry a cat–even in a secure and clean carrier.
revereridesagain says
The Japanese love cats too. The difference is, they have the sense and foresight to keep Muslims out of their country.
“We will not kick out any living creature that comes through our doors,” says lyin’ weasel Efe? Station a few good kafir with cameras and send in the dog pack. Don’t forget the sow and her litter of piglets bringing up the rear.
Angemon says
Why? Oh, right:
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Save Europe says
I NEVER use Uber or Mini-cabs in the UK. Virtually every driver is Muslim. I will stick with London black cabs. Virtually zero Muslims ?
FYI says
Here’s one for the islamic scholars…concerning dogs…
“Oh Tribe of jinn and of men,if you are able to pass through the confines of heaven and earth pass through them!
You shall not pass except by OUR authority”
koran 55:33
See how al Lah sneers and laughs at mere mortals getting into space!
….
On 3 nov 1957 LAIKA the DOG was the first living creature sent into space.
Given al lah’s hatred of dogs and his insistence that only he permits anybody getting into space,
how was a DOG permitted by allah to go into space?
Was LAIKA…. a muslim?
Were Yuri Gagarin and Neil Armstrong muslims?
How on Earth did an infidel dog get into space because according to the koran,it is only possible with allah{or “OUR”}permission?
FYI says
was LAIKA a convert to islam?
Did LAIKA bark the shahada?
woof..woof..{la illahu illa llah muhammedun rasulu llah}..woof..woof
How else do muslims explain how a DOG was up in space?
LAIKA must have been a muslim dog.
allah decides who gets into space k55:33.
And we know LAIKA’s trip was REAL,unlike k17:1, muhammed’s fantastical journey to Jerusalem from mecca on his
WINGED FLYING HORSE WITH A WOMAN’S FACE AND A PEACOCK TAIL,to visit that mosque that didn’t actually exist in muhammed’s time.
Pam says
This is proof that you can take them out of a 3rd world Shithole but you can’t take the 3rd world Shithole out of them. They are following Islamic law in non Islamic countries.
https://youtu.be/jaQY7ErasII
andra says
Is there only one taxi service in Innsbruck. I can hardly believe that. Why didn´t the lady call another service?
And why do the Radio taxi Managers not look for Christian taxi owners who are willing to do the job and let the Muslims look for themselves?
How is it possible that these drivers can ignore Austrian law and habits, they should be taken away their licendes because they are not trustworthy.
If authorities in Europe had any spine European life could return fast to a better one again.
gravenimage says
Austria: Muslim cab drivers refuse to take dogs, taxi center says “we are not in a position to solve this problem”
…………….
They should fire anyone who refuses.
Dano says
The taxi center is exactly in the right place to solve this. The main problem is that no one in Europe has any balls to stand up to muslims and do what’s right. Looks like the propaganda has done its job. Cowards.
Laura says
Who thought it was a good idea to hand over the taxi industry, fast food, and the nighttime economy to ungrateful muslims?
Vyx says
When they say they’re not in the position to solve the problem, it means they don’t want to solve it. Instead, they are simply surrendering to islam, rather than firing the driver and then being subject to an islamophobia lawsuit. Soon it will be illegal to put a dog in the taxi. Mark my words.
Molly Brown says
Austria is unsafe for indigenous women & children! Afghani male migrants are unleashing havoc and “rape jihad” there. Horrific how Westerners are deliberately shielded from the truth and investigative reporting! I recently discovered this article today written by a PhD female researcher, native Austrian two years ago. Sad truth is most Americans & Europeans are clueless about the death & rape culture of Islam!
https://nationalinterest.org/feature/ive-worked-refugees-decades-europes-afghan-crime-wave-mind-21506?nopaging=1
gravenimage says
Thanks for that grim link.
Reziac says
The more grim because the author can’t see what’s slapping her in the face:
This isn’t the behavior of “disturbed” young men. It is the behavior of a victorious conquering army, now enjoying the fruits of battle by raping the defeated women.
That it wasn’t a shooting war is irrelevant.
Reziac says
“Unfortunately, at the moment we are not in a position to solve this problem satisfactorily,” says Flecker…
Sure you are. Fire the taxi drivers who don’t conform to the work requirements, and hire drivers who will follow the rules. Meanwhile, don’t pay for time wasted by the drivers, such as refusing to take a dog with a passenger.
Oh, wait, that might lead to taxis of peace…
Angemon says
“ Fire the taxi drivers who don’t conform to the work requirements, ”
That’s the problem: