Are we allowed to pray for maghfirat of someone who has committed suicide? Can we read Holy Quran and send him/her the sawab?
Question
Are we allowed to pray for maghfirat of someone who has committed suicide? Can we read Holy Quran and send him/her the sawab?
I know a person who just expired and was a Shia, since I do not know his exact beliefs, can I keep good faith in his beliefs and pray for his maghfirat or not? What should be my reaction towards the situation?
Is it allowed for husband & wife to publicly hold hands or to hug each other in public? Is it allowed for them to kiss each other not in public but in front of other mehrams?
Answer
1. It is permissible to make du’aa of forgiveness for any deceased Muslim. If a person committed suicide, that is a major sin. It is permissible to make du’aa of forgiveness for such a person.
2. In principle, it is not necessary to make du’aa for a deceased Muslim. It is prohibited to make du’aa for a deceased non-Muslim. If a person was known to be a Shi’a, it is best to exercise caution and not make du’aa. If he is a true Muslim in the sight of Allah, then at most you did not fulfil a desired act but if he is a non-Muslim is the sight of Allah, and you made fu’aa for him, you would be guilty of committing a prohibited act.
3. Shame and modesty is an integral part of Islam. Rasulullah [sallallaahu alayhi wasallam] said, ‘Shame is a great branch of Imaan’. Rasulullah [sallallaahu alayhi wasallam] said, ‘Imaan and shame and inseparable colleagues. If one is absent, the other is also absent.’ A husband and wife should express modesty in their relationship. It is against shame and modesty for them to hold hands and kiss in public.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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