Imam , Cat and Teachings of Islam

You are probably already aware of the viral video of the cat visiting the Imam Masjid during Taraweeh prayers, jumping on the Imam's shoulder, and then waving goodbye with a kiss.

This beautiful moment happened in Ramadan 2023 during the night prayer tarawih. A cat came close to the imam and jumped on him, but the Algerian imam, Al-Sheikh Walid Mehsas, hadn't felt interrupted by a cat and let the cat climb on her shoulder during tarawih. The cat feels safe on the imam's shoulder. The cat also put her mouth close to the imam's cheeks, and it seems like the cat is kissing the imam. It was so full of adorable emotion during Tarawih that Islam is the true religion that promotes mercy for everyone even the animals.

This world belongs to cats and we are just living in it! the royalty of the animal kingdom doesn't need any invitation to go anywhere, and nobody proved it better than a Muslim cleric whose recent viral video has taken the internet with awe.

While the holy month of Ramadan is being performed by Muslims all around the globe by observing fasts and doing good deeds, a cleric of a mosque, Imam Walid Mehsas, was leading the Taraweeh prayer in Bordj Bou Arreridj, Algeria, when a calico cat decided it is time to make an entry.

He tried to get the attention of Waleed Mehsas by hitting his legs with this cute little cat, but the animal was an animal, and he did not know that the imam was teaching taraweeh. He ignored it, but after that, the cat jumped on the imam. Waleed Mehsas let the cat sit on his shoulder and later the cat also kissed him on the cheek

You all know how this clip spread like wildfire on social media and how much the religion of Islam became popular, but the netizens were hesitant about the generosity and kindness of the religious scholar. proud that Waleed Mehsas mapped the teachings of Islam to the whole world in terms of prayer and good treatment of other human beings and animals. This touching moment was recorded live on camera.

Viewers see we all must first understand the importance of the Taraweeh prayer in the Islamic faith, and how important and holy the month of Ramadan is for Muslims. It is performed in which there are 20 rak'ahs and the imam recites the Qur'an and everyone else listens attentively.

The worshipers are not requested to keep their attention on the prayer during the Taraweeh prayer because it is very important to have a calm and pleasant environment during this prayer and any kind of obstacle can cause disruption in the prayer such as noise, movement, and even cat jumping on Imam

If a cat does jump on an imam during Taraweh, the imam should calmly remove the cat and continue with the prayer. It is important to handle the situation in a calm and respectful manner, as any disruption can cause unnecessary tension and distract from the prayer.

In some cases, it may be necessary to take preventive measures to ensure that cats do not disrupt the prayer. This may involve keeping the cat away from the prayer area during Taraweh, providing a designated area for the cat to play and rest, or even assigning someone to keep an eye on the cat during prayer times.

It is also important to remember that cats, like all animals, should be treated with kindness and respect. They are living creatures and should not be subjected to any harm or mistreatment. In Islamic teachings, it is encouraged to show kindness and compassion towards animals, and this should be reflected in our treatment of cats during prayer times.

In conclusion, while a cat jumping on an imam during Taraweh may seem like a minor incident, it is important to handle the situation with respect and care. Taraweh is a special prayer that holds significant spiritual value for Muslims, and any disturbance, no matter how small, can take away from the experience. We should ensure that preventive measures are taken to prevent any disruptions during prayer times and that cats are treated with kindness and respect in all situations.

These are some Hadiths of Prophet Muhammad(Peace be upon him)

1-There is a reward for helping living beings.

2-Your faith will not be complete until you show mercy and love to others.

3-Allah Almighty curses the person who harms any animal

4-Fear Allah over animals, ride them when they are rideable, and leave them if they need rest.

It is mentioned once that the Prophet ﷺ was praying in the mosque when a cat fell asleep on the fabric of his shirt, so he did not even let the cat feel it, so he cut the fabric of his shirt so much that the cat was sleeping and the cat was sleeping. There are the morals of the Prophet (peace be upon him) that we are commanded to follow, just like Ashikh Waleed bin Muhsas followed this Sunnah.