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Reciting إنّا لله وإنّا إليه راجعون upon hearing the death of a non-Muslim

· 19 Shawwal 1436 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is it permissible to recite إنّا لله وإنّا إليه راجعون when learning of the demise of a non-muslim?

Answer

This dua should not be recited upon the demise of a non-Muslim.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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