Is it permissible to ask for mercy for deceased non-Muslims, such as Christians?
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It is not permissible to supplicate for mercy for deceased disbelievers. However, it is permissible to offer condolences to them for their dead, according to the correct opinion. So, if a Muslim offers condolences to a disbeliever for a Muslim, one says: "May Allah perfect your solace and forgive your deceased." If one offers condolences to a disbeliever for a disbeliever, one says: "May Allah compensate you, and may your numbers not decrease." If one offers condolences to a Muslim for a disbeliever, one says: "May Allah magnify your reward and perfect your solace."
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