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What duaa's (prayers) I am permitted to make for my non-muslim family and friends(living and dead)?

Fatwa 8198English
Beliefs and Practices (Aqeedah)

Question

I have converted to Islam and so have only non-muslim family. My parents are both dead.

Answer

You may make Du?aa of Hidaayat (divine guidance) for your non-Muslim living relatives.

However, you may not make Du?aa for your deceased non-Muslim relatives. This is the command of Allah.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
FATWA DEPT.

CHECKED AND APPROVED: Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
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