Fatwa #703231 October 2002South Africa

The answers for question nos. 569, 1264 & 1672 need clarity. The first two prohibit attendance of non-Muslim funerals while no.1672 implies that attendance is allowed. Can you please explain ?

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There is a difference between the two situations.

Answers 569 and 1264 refers to a non-Muslim?s funeral and 1672 refers to a Muslim?s funeral.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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