Dog Owner Feels Guilty For Making Kids "Commit Sin" By Letting Them Pet Her Dog

"They never asked permission from their parents."

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• Published in Interesting
• July 2, 2024

The world is full of people with different beliefs and principles. But that doesn't mean we all can't live in harmony.

As long as there's respect for each other's perspectives, there can be peace despite diversities and differences. But even if we're careful, there will be times when we're not aware that we're breaking the rules of social etiquette or cultural norms without intending to do so.

A Redditor shared her mishap on the "Today I F*cked Up" (TIFU) subreddit. According to the OP, she was at a park playground with her daughter and dog.

They encountered a group of people engaged in a religious ceremony nearby. As the children from the ceremony approached to pet her dog, she cautiously permitted them, emphasizing they needed parental approval.

Little did she know, that some children didn't seek permission, and one was scolded for interacting with the dog due to religious beliefs. This incident left her realizing unintentional breaches in cultural norms can occur even with good intentions.

She believes that it was her fault that the kids committed something haram because she didn't pay much attention to the kids who wanted to pet her dog. In Islam, the rules regarding dogs are specific: dogs are generally not allowed as pets except for specific purposes such as hunting or guarding livestock and crops.

The OP felt she made a big mistake by letting Muslim kids pet her dog.

It all happened when the OP brought her daughter and dog to the playground to hang out.

She noticed a group of Islamic people nearby,

The curious group of kids approached her, asking if they could pet her dog.

The OP allowed it on one condition: that they get their parents' permission.

After one of the kids was dragged away by an older kid, the OP realized something.

The kids didn't bother asking permission from their parents. She felt guilty.

Redditors believe that the OP already did her part by giving them the condition.

The ones who messed up are the kids.

A user explains Islam customs about dogs.

Muslims can own a dog, given that it has a purpose. Otherwise, it's forbidden.

A user noticed something else: The OP being detailed with the description about her dog.

Dogs are part of the family, after all! Just by looking at the post, you can see that the OP treats her dog with great importance.

The OP then decided to pay dog tax.

After the OP posted the photo, it made people's day.

A Muslim guy points out that it's not the OP who effed up.

He also believes that it's because of "stupid social norms."

Although the OP believes she effed up, it's not on her. If the kids didn't have permission to pet the dog and they lied to the OP, they're the ones who messed up twice.

The OP had clearly set her condition and was considerate, especially given the nearby Muslim activity. She shouldn't feel guilty about what happened anymore.

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