ANSWERED: Making Dua for Non-Muslim Parents

[saq333]

Salaam,

I have a friend who's father passed away--who was a non-Muslim.


Can we/he make dua for him in any way?

I know there is that precription to Prophet Ibrahim.
his father was a Mushrik.

how about Ahlul Kitaab?

[haqq]

Assalaamualaikum,


Can we/he make dua for him in any way?

No. We are forbidden from making dua for a dead 'non-Muslim' relative be it ones own father or mother.


Was-salaam,
haqq

[Mossy]

See here (http://www.sunnipath.com/resources/Questions/qa00000694.aspx) for Sidi Faraz Rabbani's take, here is the GuidingHelper peeps take:


> Is it permissable to attend a funeral of a Christian,
> especially one who may not have recieved proper Dawa?

As it is permissible for a Muslim to inter his non-Muslim
relatives [or past friends] in the Maliki school, we would
say that it is permissible to attend the funeral services
of a non-Muslim.

Obviously though, one should not take an *active* part in any
of the services that directly conflict with our din (such as crossing
one's heart and declaring that Jesus is the son of the Holy Father).

References:
[QF: volume 1: page 84: line(s) 11: {book 3, chapter 3, issue two}]
'... and there is nothing wrong that a Muslim bury his non-Muslim
relative..."]

> I want to pray for this person, but don't know how. I'm not sure
> that she had heard the truth of Islam properly explained or not. I can
> only hope that she is excused on the Ghazalian clause (i.e. one who
> does not properly understand Islam due to all the misrepresentations
> in the media etc.)

For Christians, you may pray with the prayer of `Isa himself (which he will
make on Judgement Day for the Christians) as mentioned in the Qur'an,
chapter 5, verse 118:

"If you punish them; indeed, they are your servants; but if you forgive
them, then indeed You are the Mighty, the Wise"

As for where they will end up in the next world, the case is left to Allah;
but, the opinion we are narrating is that if they did not openly reject Islam
after learning about it, there is a good chance they will end up in Paradise
(there are qualifications of course).

References:
Guiding Helper Explanatory Notes, footnote 80, and associated
Entries on the Notes of Sources

Semantics, gotta love em.. :cheesygri

[Saleel]

:salam:

Not so sure about that fatwa, Mossy? "As for where they will end up in the next world, the case is left to Allah; but, the opinion we are narrating is that if they did not openly reject Islam after learning about it, there is a good chance they will end up in Paradise (there are qualifications of course). - referring to the kuffar. But then again, it's a Maliki verdict, so if that's the view in the Maliki madhhab, then Allhamdullilah Wallahu Alam.

I feel it's necessary to paste the Hanafi verdict too to avoid confusion on the part of the majority:


Is it permissible to make du'a for non-Muslims who have passed away?

Walaikum assalam,

There is a useful summary of the discussions of the fuqaha on this point in two entries of al-Mawsu`a al-Fiqhiyya (Kuwait):

“Seeking forgiveness for a non-Muslim. The fuqaha are agreed that seeking forgiveness for a non-Muslim is interdicted… However, if one seeks forgiveness for a non-Muslim hoping that they become Muslim and thus be forgiven, the Hanafi scholars have permitted it…

Praying for mercy for a non-Muslim. Nawawi stated in his al-Adhkar that… it is permitted to pray for guidance for non-Muslims, good health and well-being (`afiya), and the like of it, because of the hadith of Anas (Allah be pleased with him) that, “The Prophet (Allah bless him & give him peace) asked for water and a Jew gave him some, so the Prophet (Allah bless him & give him peace) said to him, ‘May Allah make you beautiful,’ so the man did not see grey hair till he died.” As for after their death, it is impermissible (haram) to make dua for forgiveness and the like for a non-Muslim, for Allah Most High said, “It is not for the Prophet and those who believe to pray for the forgiveness of idolators even though they may be near of kin after it has become clear that they are people of hell-fire.” [Qur’an, 9: 113] There are hadiths that indicate this, and there is scholarly consensus (ijma`) on this matter.” [al-Mawsu`a al-Fiqhiyya, Kuwait]

And Allah knows best.

Faraz Rabbani.

http://www.sunnipath.com/resources/Questions/qa00000694.aspx


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

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

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

http://www.islam.tc/ask-imam/view.php?q=8198

Wallahu Alam.

:salam:

[IlyasLahoz]

:salam:

Not so sure about that fatwa, Mossy? "As for where they will end up in the next world, the case is left to Allah; but, the opinion we are narrating is that if they did not openly reject Islam after learning about it, there is a good chance they will end up in Paradise (there are qualifications of course). - referring to the kuffar. But then again, it's a Maliki verdict, so if that's the view in the Maliki madhhab, then Allhamdullilah Wallahu Alam.


That is also imam Al Ghazali's position.

[Mossy]

I linked to the sunnipath fatwa too ;)

You can see Sh Nuh Keller referencing Imam al-Ghazali's position in some of his articles..