Author: Dr. Muhammad Zia-ur-Rahman Al-Azmi رحمه الله
If a non-Muslim funeral includes prohibited acts, such as:
then it is not permissible to attend such a funeral.
If the funeral does not involve any forbidden elements, then one must consider whether attending it serves any beneficial purpose (maṣlaḥah). If there is a valid reason or benefit, attendance may be allowed.
And Allah knows best.
[Ibn ʿUthaymīn: Nūr ʿala al-Darb: 5/21]
❖ Attending Their Funerals
If a non-Muslim funeral includes prohibited acts, such as:
- Blowing of horns,
- Lighting of fire, or
- Carrying of crosses,
then it is not permissible to attend such a funeral.
✔ If No Prohibited Acts Are Present
If the funeral does not involve any forbidden elements, then one must consider whether attending it serves any beneficial purpose (maṣlaḥah). If there is a valid reason or benefit, attendance may be allowed.
And Allah knows best.
[Ibn ʿUthaymīn: Nūr ʿala al-Darb: 5/21]
