The answers for question nos. 569, 1264 & 1672 need clarity. The first two prohibit attendance of non-Muslim funerals while no.1672 implies that attendance is allowed. Can you please explain ?
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There is a difference between the two situations.
Answers 569 and 1264 refers to a non-Muslim?s funeral and 1672 refers to a Muslim?s funeral.
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Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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