Making dua for Muslims who committed suicide

· 12 Rajab 1440 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

1. Can we pray for our Muslim brothers and sisters who have comitted sucide?

2. If yes, then how?

Answer

1. Yes.

2. Like how you make dua for yourself or for any other deceased then make the same dua for them.

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

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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