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