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As explained by the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS), touching dogs is not against Islamic law, and it is not a sin. However, any area that comes into contact with a dog's saliva will have to be cleansed seven times— once with water mixed with earth (soil), and six times with clean water. This cleansing method is referred to as 'sertu'.
Actually, while I was doing my research, I went through every single vet clinic in Singapore and it was crazy because I could hardly find any Muslims in the veterinary industry.
Ya, there aren't a lot of Muslims.
Is it because most Muslims still feel wary about handling dogs? Why do you think there aren't a lot of Muslims in this field?
I don't think that they are scared or worried about handling dogs. I think they are afraid of people's judgement on them, especially from the Malay/Muslim community. That's what I think personally, lah.
https://mothership.sg/2021/12/muslim-vet-nurse-perspective/