Asalaam-o-Alikum,
I’ve a question
Can a Muslim attend Funeral of a Non-Muslim?
What does Holy Quran and Sunnah say about that?
GUIDE ME IN THE LIGHT OF ISLAM
Re: Attending Non-Muslim Funeral
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*Originally posted by Pakistani Tiger: *
Asalaam-o-Alikum,
I've a question
Can a Muslim attend Funeral of a Non-Muslim?
What does Holy Quran and Sunnah say about that?
GUIDE ME IN THE LIGHT OF ISLAM
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PT, I cannot tell you what the scholars of Islam can tell you. Looking back at when the mother of a very close friend of mine died, and I saw the pain he was feeling, and how good and well she had treated me when ever I had gone to her house, I cannot even imagine not going to her funeral and paying my last respects to a decent and kind mother. I cannot imagine that Islam would or could possibly prohibit attending the funeral of a good and kind Non-Muslim.
Re: Re: Attending Non-Muslim Funeral
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*PT, I cannot tell you what the scholars of Islam can tell you. Looking back at when the mother of a very close friend of mine died, and I saw the pain he was feeling, and how good and well she had treated me when ever I had gone to her house, I cannot even imagine not going to her funeral and paying my last respects to a decent and kind mother. I cannot imagine that Islam would or could possibly prohibit attending the funeral of a good and kind Non-Muslim. *
Lahori
I don't think Islam doesn't allow to attend Funeral of Non-Muslim.
Anyway, I'd expect answers from Mods, Hasnain in particular.
Peace!
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When Yitzak Rabin died, Yasir Arafat attended his services. I don’t think that attending funeral processions of non-Muslims is forbidden, it is the way they may conduct prayer services which might be not in line with they way Muslims do it.
When my mother-in-law passed away (an Eastern orthodox), my mother had Islami style Khatam (recitation of Quran) at our house in accordance with our faith.
Showing respect to people need not be so complicated. It doesn’t take away your religion or make it weak. To the contrary, it makes it stronger.
When Sir Chauhdary Zafirullah Khan (the first foreign minister of Pakistan – an Ahmadi) died, many Arab dignitaries came to attend his funeral, even though Zia-ul-Haq did not send even a card of condolence to his family. Although the guy deserved a State funeral for his contributions and his service to Pakistan.
From Sahih Bukhari
Volume 2, Book 23, Number 399:
Narrated 'Abdur Rahman bin Abi Laila:
Sahl bin Hunaif and Qais bin Sad were sitting in the city of Al-Qadisiya. A funeral procession passed in front of them and they stood up. They were told that funeral procession was of one of the inhabitants of the land i.e. of a non-believer, under the protection of Muslims. They said, "A funeral procession passed in front of the Prophet and he stood up. When he was told that it was the coffin of a Jew, he said, "Is it not a living being (soul)?"
I believe you may attend a non-muslim funeral but not participate in any accompanying customs, and you also cannot say Inna Lillahi was Inna Ilaihi Rajioon (From God we came and to Him we return).
Correct?
pt onece a person dies he does not going ask you are you a muslim?
why did you come to my funeral?
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**From Sahih Bukhari*
Volume 2, Book 23, Number 399:
Narrated 'Abdur Rahman bin Abi Laila:
Sahl bin Hunaif and Qais bin Sad were sitting in the city of Al-Qadisiya. A funeral procession passed in front of them and they stood up. They were told that funeral procession was of one of the inhabitants of the land i.e. of a non-believer, under the protection of Muslims. They said, "A funeral procession passed in front of the Prophet and he stood up. When he was told that it was the coffin of a Jew, he said, "Is it not a living being (soul)?"
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It seems clear here that we should respect the deceased.
As important as it is to respect the deceased, it is also important to respect the living (irregardless of religous orientation). Funerals are as much for the living as for the deceased. Familes and loved ones need help and support at that time more than any other. I cannot answer this question Islamically, only from I know is right in my heart. God wants us to help each other, he did not create us to show disrespect among us.
Pakistani Tiger,
Holding yourself back from participating in a non-Muslim's funeral will only show that you are insecure about your religion. You don't have to follow their praying practices but you can always for ask his forgiveness in your own way.
By the way, it might be worth checking what Islam says about looking at pictures of women clad in revealing dresses :)
it's a way to show respect and confort ppl that r close to u.. i dont think Islam forbids it.. it shud come under tolerance of other religions.
I hate funerals. I wonder how many would show up at mines...
and why would it be forbidden. It has not been explicitly prohibited in Quran or Sunnha so I guess it is allowed.
attending funerals, attending the sick, etc. all such things r humanity based....
i dont think any religion has laws against these....
Thanks all for your opinions, specially NYA and Ahmadjee.
I'm expecting Hasnain to speak out.
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Thanks all for your opinions, specially NYA and Ahmadjee.
I'm expecting Hasnain to speak out.
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Do'nt get opinionated, by what hasnain speaks out. The principal should be take whatever is right and justful.
What if Hasnain's opinion disappoints you,take it easy PT:)
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*Originally posted by mm10: *
Do'nt get opinionated, by what hasnain speaks out. The principal should be take whatever is right and justful.
What if Hasnain's opinion disappoints you,take it easy PT:)
Actually, Hasnain has promised me that he will guide me according to the teachings of Islam.
Islam doesn't based on assumptions and opinions. It is based on facts!
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Islam doesn't based on assumptions and opinions. It is based on facts!
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Maybe not, but people's interpretations of any religion are based on assumptions and opinions.
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*Originally posted by Seminole: *
Maybe not, but people's interpretations of any religion are based on assumptions and opinions.
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I prefer to rely on Facts than opinions!
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*Originally posted by Pakistani Tiger: *
I prefer to rely on Facts than opinions!
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When it comes to religion, it is all based on presumptions, interpretations, opinions, biases, culture, assumptions, upbringing, etc. If religion were nothing more than FACTS, then we would all be worshipping the same God in the same manner.