Attending funerals of non-Muslim relatives
Question
We are not allowed to attend non-Muslims funeral, so how do we arrange or attend a funeral of a relative if we are Muslim converted to Islam and our family are not Muslim ?
Answer
You may offer your condolence. However, you should not participate in any funeral ceremony.
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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