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IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-321: MENGHADIRI UPACARA MAJLIS PENGEBUMIAN JIRAN BUKAN ISLAM
What is the ruling on a Muslim attending the funeral of a non-Muslim neighbour?
Short answer
It is permissible for a Muslim to attend the burial ceremony of a non-Muslim neighbour.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Irsyad al-Hukum (Umum)
- Topic
- Funerals & Death
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
It is permissible for a Muslim to attend the burial ceremony of a non-Muslim neighbour. The ruling adopts the Shafi'i position that allows accompanying a non-Muslim's body to the grave, with neighbours counted as kin according to al-Azra'i, while Imam Malik and the Hanbali scholars disallow it. Attendance requires certain etiquette: not taking part in rites contrary to Islamic law, not showing reverence to the deceased, and not praying for the deceased's salvation in the hereafter. Condolences and financial help for the family's daily needs are allowed.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Maka, hukum bagi Muslim menghadiri majlis pengebumian jenazah jiran bukan Muslim adalah harus.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-321: MENGHADIRI UPACARA MAJLIS PENGEBUMIAN JIRAN BUKAN ISLAM”, 4 October 2019. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/umum/3720-irsyad-al-fatwa-siri-ke-321-menghadiri-upacara-majlis-pengebumian-jiran-bukan-islam. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-attending-non-muslim-neighbour-funeral/