The ruling on supplicating for mercy and forgiveness for non-Muslims
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. In a past lesson, regarding the hadith of Ibn 'UmarSunan Abi Dawud 1672Sahih (Al-Albani), does that include, meaning in the supplication, supplicating for mercy and forgiveness for non-Muslims?
Answer:
For guidance. Supplicate for him for guidance. As for forgiveness and mercy, that is not appropriate for a disbeliever. But you supplicate for him for guidance: "O Allah, guide him" or "May Allah guide you." Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. In a past lesson, regarding the hadith of Ibn 'Umar
but if you have not the means to do so, pray for him
فإن لم تجدوا ما تكافئون. أو فادعوا لهAnswer:
For guidance. Supplicate for him for guidance. As for forgiveness and mercy, that is not appropriate for a disbeliever. But you supplicate for him for guidance: "O Allah, guide him" or "May Allah guide you." Yes.
Source
شرح قرة عيون الموحدين في تحقيق دعوة الأنبياء والمرسلين، باب ما جاء في منكري القدر — islamhouse.com (1:02:57)
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