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Fatwa #713011 November 2002South Africa

What is the Islamic ruling regarding the use of guide dogs for blind people.

Answer

The use of guide dogs is totally permissible for the blind.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
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