Seeking Mercy for the Open Sinner
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Question: When a Muslim person dies, but he was an open sinner during his life, is it permissible to seek mercy for him?
Answer: Yes, it is permissible to seek mercy for him and to supplicate for his pardon and forgiveness, and the funeral prayer is performed for him if he was an open sinner and not a disbeliever. And Allah is the One to be asked for help.
Answer: Yes, it is permissible to seek mercy for him and to supplicate for his pardon and forgiveness, and the funeral prayer is performed for him if he was an open sinner and not a disbeliever. And Allah is the One to be asked for help.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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