Is It Permissible to Compare People to Animals or Imitate Animal Sounds?

Walekumussalam,

If a person, by way of example or jokingly, says “I am like this animal” or compares someone to an animal, then it is basically permissible as long as there is no intention of insulting, humiliating, or belittling someone. However, if the purpose is to mock or degrade someone, then such speech is not appropriate.

Similarly, imitating animal sounds such as “meow” or “woof” is not inherently forbidden. However, making such actions without need or deliberately behaving like animals is not considered appropriate, so it is better to avoid it.