Manufacturing and selling coffins

Q: 

1. Are we allowed to manufacture coffin boxes? 

2. Are we allowed to sell coffin boxes?

A: Yes, it is permissible on condition that there is nothing impermissible on the coffins (e.g. impermissible connotations, engravings or writings on the coffins). 

As above.

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

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)