Offering condolences to a Murtad’s family

QUESTION:

A person passed away as a Murtad. Are we allowed to send his Muslim family our condolences?

ANSWER:

Yes, it is permissible to offer condolences to the deceased person’s family by saying, “May Allah Ta’ala grant you a better replacement – meaning a Muslim family member” or any other similar words. However, seeking forgiveness for the deceased or attending the burial is not permitted.

وفي النوادر جار يهودي أو مجوسي مات ابن له أو قريب ينبغي أن يعزيه (الدر المختار و حاشية ابن عابدين 6/388)

وإذا مات الكافر قال لوالده أو قريبه في تعزيته أخلف الله عليك خيرا منه وأصلحك أي أصلحك بالإسلام      (الفتوى الهندية 5/348)

Re: – Fataawa Ibaadur Rahmaan Vol.5 Pg.380

Re: – Fataawa Uthmaaniyyah Vol.3 Pg.274

ALLAH TA’ALA ALONE IN HIS INFINITE KNOWLEDGE KNOWS BEST!

ANSWERED BY:

Maulana Abdul Kader Fazlani

Date: – 04 Safar 1445 / 21 August 2023

CHECKED AND APPROVED BY:

Mufti Mohammed Desai Saheb