Attending the funerals of non-Muslims
Question
Can I assist with / attend my uncle's funeral (non muslim) in the month of Ramaadan? The funeral is on Saturday (27 July) and I would like to help my aunty at her house and in the hall (serving tea, etc)?
Answer
Muslims should not attend the funerals of non-Muslims.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
وَلَا تُصَلِّ عَلَى أَحَدٍ مِّنْهُم مَّاتَ أَبَدًا وَلَا تَقُمْ عَلَى قَبْرِهِ إِنَّهُمْ كَفَرُوا بِاللَّـهِ وَرَسُولِهِ وَمَاتُوا وَهُمْ فَاسِقُونَ ﴿التوبة: ٨٤﴾
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- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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