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Is it permissible to extend condolences to a non-Muslim friends family?

Published as Extending condolences to a non-Muslim friends family

· 30 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1444 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is it permissible to extend condolences to a non-Muslim friends family?

Answer

Yes, with these words that may Allah Ta`ala bless you. The intention should be for them to be blessed with imaan.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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