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Understanding Islam And Muslim Traditions: An Introduction to the Religious Practices, Celebrations, Festivals, Observances, Beliefs, Folklore, ... World's Musli (Holidays, Religion & Cultures) by Tanya Gulevich, Frederick S. Colby (Foreword) Hardcover, 496 Pages, Published 2005 ISBN-10: 0-7808-0704-9 / 0780807049 ISBN-13: 978-0-7808-0704-4 / 9780780807044 Muslims generally consider cats to be clean, good, spiritual animals. Muhammad was said to have a cat and his love of cats gave rise to these beliefs. A Muslim legend tells that a cat once saved Muhammad from a snake. In gratitude Muhammad stroked it on its forehead and back. In so doing he bless |