Muslim attending wake, funeral and burial of a non muslim?

Question:

asalaam wa alaikum

I would like to know if it is permissible for a Muslim to attend the wake and funeral and burial of a non muslim?


Answer:

Wa Alaikumu Salam

Offering condolences is permissible. However, it is not permissible to attend the wake, funeral and burial of a non Muslim. (Fatawa Mahmoodiya, Vol.8, Pg.651 / Ahsanul Fatawa, Vol.4, Pg.243)

And Allah knows best
Mufti Waseem Khan

28/3/2013