Can a non Muslim attend a Muslim's funeral? What does the non muslims say to the family of the deceased as condolences?
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Can a non Muslim attend a Muslim's funeral? What does the non muslims say to the family of the deceased as condolences?
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There is no problem in Shariah for non Muslims attending the funeral of their Muslim associates.
And Allah Ta'ala knows best
Mufti E. Desai
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