And the explanation of the evidence that the trunks of predatory animals that eat carrion, and those cattle and birds whose meat is forbidden to eat, when they touch (drink from) water that is less than two pots, and if no impurity is seen on their trunks and beaks, then the water does not become impure. Because it is established that the cat eats mice, yet the Prophet (peace be upon him) permitted performing ablution with water left over by it. Therefore, the Sunnah of the Prophet (peace be upon him) is evidence that when the trunks of animals that eat carrion touch water less than two pots, that water does not become impure, except for the dog, for which the Prophet (peace be upon him) ordered the vessel to be washed seven times if it puts its mouth in it, and except for the pig, which is even more impure or similar to the dog.

It is narrated from Sayyidah Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said to her: "Indeed, it (the cat) is not impure; it is like the household members (servants, slave girls), that is, the cat." Imam Dhahabi says in Al-Mizan that Sulaiman bin Musafi' is unknown.