Women going to the qabrastaan and attending the funerals of non-Muslims

Q:

1. May ladies go to the qabrastaan?

2. May we attend a non-Muslims funeral by entering a church and graveyard?

A:

1. No.

2. This is totally forbidden.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)