Can We Pray for a Non-Muslim’s Worldly and Religious Good?
Hanafi Fiqh
Answered by Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil
Question: Can we make dua for Allah to grant barakah to a non-Muslim?
Answer: Assalamualaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh,
I pray this finds you well. May Allah reward you for seeking clarity on this issue.
Dua
Yes, it is permissible for you to pray for a non-Muslim’s worldly and religious good; this is, after all, the Prophetic example (upon him be blessings and peace).
Please see:
Nawawi (Allah have mercy on him) stated in his al-Adhkar that it is permitted to pray for guidance for non-Muslims, good health well-being, and the like, because of the hadith of Anas (Allah be pleased with him) that, “The Prophet (Allah bless him & give him peace) asked for water and a Jew gave him some, so the Prophet (Allah bless him & give him peace) said to him, ‘May Allah make you beautiful,’ so the man did not see grey hair till he died.” [Excerpt from Can We Pray for Non-Muslims Who Passed Away? by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani]
Wassalam,
Raidah
Checked & Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
