Passing away while committing zina
Question
Is it true that if a person dies while fornicating, they die a non believer? And if this is true, what is the reason if there is one?
Answer
No.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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