FatwaSarawakFunerals & Death
Menghadiri pengebumian ahli keluarga bukan Islam
May a Muslim attend the funeral of a non-Muslim family member?
Short answer
Attending the burial of a non-Muslim family member or friend who is not hostile to Islam is permissible, and there is no prohibition against it.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Sarawak State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Irsyad (Koleksi Kemusykilan Agama)
- Topic
- Funerals & Death
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Attending the burial of a non-Muslim family member or friend who is not hostile to Islam is permissible, and there is no prohibition against it. The attendee must not take part in any religious ritual or anything contrary to Islamic law. Offering words of condolence and support to the bereaved family is allowed, but prayers for the safety of the non-Muslim deceased should not be made because their faith differs.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Kesimpulannya, menghadiri pengebumian ahli keluarga atau sahabat-sahabat yang bukan Islam dan tidak memusuhi Islam, hukumnya adalah dibolehkan dan tidak ada larangan padanya.
Read the full fatwa on the Sarawak website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Sarawak State Mufti Department. “Menghadiri pengebumian ahli keluarga bukan Islam”, 28 December 2022. https://muftinegeri.sarawak.gov.my/web/subpage/irsyad_list/#2022-12-28-menghadiri-pengebumian-ahli-keluarga-bukan-islam. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/attending-non-muslim-family-funeral-ruling/