Are Muslims allowed to attend the funeral of a non-Muslim?
Question
.My parents and brothers are non-Muslims but I am a Muslima. If they die before me is it halal or haram to attend their funeral? Jazak Allah khair for answering my question.
Answer
It is not permissible for a Muslim to honour a non-Muslim at the time of his (non-Muslim's) death. A funeral ceremony is observed in honour of the deceased.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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