Offering condolences to a Murtad’s family
Question
A person passed away as a Murtad. Are we allowed to send his Muslim family our condolences?
Answer
Yes, it is permissible to offer condolences to the deceased person’s family by saying, “May Allah Ta’ala grant you a better replacement – meaning a Muslim family member” or any other similar words. However, seeking forgiveness for the deceased or attending the burial is not permitted.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
وفي النوادر جار يهودي أو مجوسي مات ابن له أو قريب ينبغي أن يعزيه (الدر المختار و حاشية ابن عابدين 6/388)
وإذا مات الكافر قال لوالده أو قريبه في تعزيته أخلف الله عليك خيرا منه وأصلحك أي أصلحك بالإسلام (الفتوى الهندية 5/348)
Re: – Fataawa Ibaadur Rahmaan Vol.5 Pg.380
Re: – Fataawa Uthmaaniyyah Vol.3 Pg.274
- Answered by
- Maulana Abdul Kader Fazlani
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Mohammed Desai Saheb
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