Darul Ifta, Darul Uloom Azaadville

Is it permissible to attend the funeral of a non Muslim?

Published as Attending The Funeral Of A Non-Muslim

· 5 Shawwal 1443 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is it permissible to attend the funeral of a non Muslim?

Answer

It is not permissible to attend the funeral or participate in the burial of a Kaafir.

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

Fataawa Darul Uloom Zakariyya Pg.640 Vol.2

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Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B.
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