Is it permissible to keep a dog for personal protection in Egypt due to the unstable conditions, and does it prevent angels from entering apartments if it is placed on the roof of the house?
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Taking a dog for guarding purposes is a matter of scholarly disagreement, but the more preponderant view is that it is permissible out of necessity. Placing a dog on the roof of the house does not prevent the entry of angels.
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