Abu Hurairah (RA) reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: The bell is the musical instrument of the Satan.
Related hadith on this topic
Explanation & Benefits
Shaykh Maulana Abdul Aziz Alvi
Hadith Gloss:
Vocabulary of the Hadith:
Mazamir:
Plural of mazmur,
song,
flute.
Source: Tuhfat al-Muslim: Commentary on Sahih Muslim, Page: 5548
Shaykh Umar Farooq Saeedi
Benefits and Issues:
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It is not permissible to tie bells or bell-like objects around the necks of animals.
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The prohibition of other musical instruments is also established from the ahadith.
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Similarly, keeping a dog is impermissible if it is merely for display of awe or for adornment.
If it is with the intention of protection, then it is permissible.
Source: Sunan Abu Dawood – Commentary by Shaykh Umar Farooq Saeedi, Page: 2556