Reciting إنّا لله وإنّا إليه راجعون upon hearing the death of a non-Muslim

Q: Is it permissible to recite إنّا لله وإنّا إليه راجعون when learning of the demise of a non-muslim?

A: This dua should not be recited upon the demise of a non-Muslim.

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

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)