Is it permissible for us to supplicate for a close relative who is a disbeliever for relief from the punishment?
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Question:
I ask Allah for you, Your Eminence, father. The questioner asks: Is it permissible for us to supplicate for a close relative who is a disbeliever for relief from the punishment?
Answer:
No, do not supplicate for a disbeliever, neither for relief nor for forgiveness nor for anything else, except for guidance. If he is alive, supplicate for his guidance. But if he is dead, do not supplicate for him for anything.
I ask Allah for you, Your Eminence, father. The questioner asks: Is it permissible for us to supplicate for a close relative who is a disbeliever for relief from the punishment?
Answer:
No, do not supplicate for a disbeliever, neither for relief nor for forgiveness nor for anything else, except for guidance. If he is alive, supplicate for his guidance. But if he is dead, do not supplicate for him for anything.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [1634- 4717] هل يجوز أن ندعوا للقريب الكافر بالتخفيف من العذاب؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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