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Can I attend a non-Muslim's funeral, wedding or church service?

24 fatawa in the archive answer questions on this, from 3 South African Darul Iftas (AskImam, Mufti Online, Ibn Masood). Below, each Darul Ifta’s answer is quoted word for word from the opening of one of its fatawa.

Based on the fatawa linked below. Please read the sources and double-check with a Darul Ifta for your situation.

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What the Darul Iftas say

“It is not permissible for a Muslim to attend a non-Muslim funeral.1”

AskImam — Are Muslims are allowed to attend a non-Muslim funeral? · 12 Mar 2016

“As a Muslim you should not be attending a Hindu funeral. And imitating their customs and ways is an additional sin.”

Mufti Online — Wearing white clothes when attending a Hindu funeral · 28 Oct 2023

Quotes are the opening words of each answer as published; the full answer, its conditions and references are on the fatwa page. Answers depend on the exact details of each question.

Read the fatawa

  1. Attending A non-Muslim Funeral Ibn Masood · 28 Aug 2025
  2. Attending sports events organised by a Christian church Mufti Online · 8 Feb 2023
  3. The family want to have both a Christian and Muslim funeral for the Child AskImam · 26 Oct 2021
  4. Wearing white clothes when attending a Hindu funeral Mufti Online · 28 Oct 2023
  5. Making coffins for non-Muslim funerals AskImam · 23 Dec 2018
  6. Attending the funeral of a Christian neighbour in a church Mufti Online · 28 Dec 2015
  7. Can a non muslim convert to Islam on the day of her wedding? AskImam · 1 Feb 2018
  8. Attending a Christian wedding in a church Mufti Online · 22 Sep 2017
  9. Can Muslims attend non-Muslim funeral at the church? AskImam · 17 Jan 2017
  10. Are Muslims are allowed to attend a non-Muslim funeral? AskImam · 12 Mar 2016
  11. Attending Christian Funeral AskImam · 11 Jan 2016
  12. Non-Muslim Funerals & Wedding Ceremonies AskImam · 8 Aug 2014
  13. Is there a difference between Suni and Tableegh and also why is a muslim not allowed to go for a non-Muslim funeral? AskImam · 2 Sep 2010
  14. salam alaikum, i am a revert to Islam. is it allowed for me to attend funerals of my christian relatives ? in particular in the church? AskImam · 15 Nov 2006
  15. 1. Is it allowed to attend a non-muslims funeral ? AskImam · 31 Oct 2005

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