Why muslims don't have pets at home?



One of the most frequently asked question is this. This is a cultural reason and usually climate decide the rules. Not only in Muslim countries but also in both Mediaterranean  and all other warm countries this rule apply.  In this article I use the term "warm countries" to cover more geography.

I can basicly explain this fact as below;

---In warm countries animals can stay outside since winters are not so cold (there are exeptions). But in Europe winters are very cold, cats and dogs can not survive outside.

---In warm countries pets can find some food outside and can hunt birds and other animals to eat. Containers are usually at street. But in Europe containers (bin) are inside, pets can not find food in them and hunting birds is difficult.

---In warm countries people have carpets in their houses and they have to remove shoes before entering. It would be more difficult to clean. But Europians usually dont have carpets and it is easier to clean.

---Since it has been seen from the very beginning that cats and dogs are living in the street, it is thought that those pets are not clean. But in Europe for long years pets have been inside, so they are clean. (Of course it is about good care)

---Somehow warm countries are underdeveloped or developing countries. They think that they dont have enough food for themself yet. But in Europe, cold countries are somehow developed countries, they have enough food*

---In warm countries, personal borders are narrow, people visit each other in the evenings without invitation, sit close to each other during visit, make long visits and thus they dont feel lonely. Even their folk dances are usually performed as hand in hand. But in Europe, personal borders are wide, one can not approach you very near. Visits are done with invitiation or appointments and usually are short. Dances are usually performed alone (not hand in hand). Maybe Europians compensate their loneliness with pets.

---In warm countries people are outgoing, since weather is nice and sunny, they can always find an excuse to go outside to eat, walk, swim, play or sport. These are usually done in open air. But in Europe weather is usually cloudy, rainy or cold. Thus people stay inside, pets help them.

Any some other reasons...therefore Europians care about pets more.

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