If You Pass Away Like In The Ocean Or Dam Or Any Kind Of Water Source N Your Body Can't Be Found Do You Stil Get Khabir Punishment

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Question

I Would Like To Know If You Pass Away Like In The Ocean Or Dam Or Any Kind Of Water Source N Your Body Can't Be Found Do You Stil Get Khabir Punishment If So How Does This Take Place

Answer

A person who passes away by drowning is a Shaheed. Such a person will get the special mercy of Allah. It is hoped that Allah will forgive such a person.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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