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cleared of this responsibility. But if it is offered by none, the whole
community is involved in sin.
It is forbidden for Muslims to participate in a funeral service or
to offer prayers for an unbeliever (associate others with Allah), ex-
cept in the case of a relative. In such a situation the Muslim does
not offer supplications, ask mercy or attend prayer sessions for the
deceased relatives. However, it is permissible to visit the family.
While the unbelievers are alive we should ask Allah to turn their
hearts to Him, so that He may grant them mercy, forgiveness for
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their sins, and salvation from the chastisement of Hell.
The prayer for mercy may be offered at the masjid, or at any
other clean premises of a size suitable for the simple, dignified
community is involved in sin.
It is forbidden for Muslims to participate in a funeral service or
to offer prayers for an unbeliever (associate others with Allah), ex-
cept in the case of a relative. In such a situation the Muslim does
not offer supplications, ask mercy or attend prayer sessions for the
deceased relatives. However, it is permissible to visit the family.
While the unbelievers are alive we should ask Allah to turn their
hearts to Him, so that He may grant them mercy, forgiveness for
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FUNERAL REGULATIONS
their sins, and salvation from the chastisement of Hell.
The prayer for mercy may be offered at the masjid, or at any
other clean premises of a size suitable for the simple, dignified