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Can a non Muslim attend a Muslim's funeral? What does the non muslims say to the family of the deceased as condolences?

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Can a non Muslim attend a Muslim's funeral? What does the non muslims say to the family of the deceased as condolences?

Answer

There is no problem in Shariah for non Muslims attending the funeral of their Muslim associates.

And Allah Ta'ala knows best

Mufti E. Desai

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