Islamic Ruling on Using Dogs to Catch Theft

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Catching Theft Through Dogs: Islamic Ruling

Taken from: Fatāwā Amanpuri by Shaykh Ghulam Mustafa Zaheer Amanpuri

❖ Question:

What is the ruling on using dogs to catch theft?

❖ Answer:

If it is possible to catch theft through dogs, it is permissible. However, this method should not be considered conclusive; rather, other circumstantial evidences should also be taken into account.