These are the three times dogs are mentioned in the Quran if the fools had looked it up they would have told this ileducated African to go ____ himself
5:4] They consult you concerning what is lawful for them;
say, "Lawful for you are all good things, including what trained dogs
and falcons catch for you." You train them according to GOD's
teachings. You may eat what they catch for you, and mention GOD's name
thereupon. You shall observe GOD. GOD is most efficient in reckoning.
[7:176] Had we willed, we could have elevated him
therewith, but he insisted on sticking to the ground, and pursued his
own opinions. Thus, he is like the dog; whether you pet him or scold
him, he pants. Such is the example of people who reject our proofs.
Narrate these narrations, that they may reflect.
[18:18] You would think that they were awake, when they
were in fact asleep. We turned them to the right side and the left
side, while their dog stretched his arms in their midst. Had you looked
at them, you would have fled from them, stricken with terror.
[18:19] When we resurrected them, they asked each
other, "How long have you been here?" "We have been here one day or
part of the day," they answered. "Your Lord knows best how long we
stayed here, so let us send one of us with this money to the city. Let
him fetch the cleanest food, and buy some for us. Let him keep a low
profile, and attract no attention.
[18:20] "If they discover you, they will stone you, or force you to revert to their religion, then you can never succeed."
Connection With the End of the World*
[18:21] We caused them to be
discovered, to let everyone know that GOD's promise is true, and to
remove all doubt concerning the end of the world.* The people then
disputed among themselves regarding them. Some said, "Let us build a
building around them." Their Lord is the best knower about them. Those
who prevailed said, "We will build a place of worship around them."
Footnote
[18:22] Some would say, "They were three; their dog
being the fourth," while others would say, "Five; the sixth being their
dog," as they guessed. Others said, "Seven," and the eighth was their
dog. Say, "My Lord is the best knower of their number." Only a few knew
the correct number. Therefore, do not argue with them; just go along
with them. You need not consult anyone about this.