{"_id":"670707c3b825924c683fcd15","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"What is the ruling on participating in non-denomination interfaith group prayer?\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"attributes\":{\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"What is the ruling on participating in non-denominational interfaith group prayer? Can we just sit there with them quietly and then do a duaa by ourselves afte? Or can we join in on the group prayer as a duaa up until the possibility that that particular prayer says anything specific to any one religion?\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"attributes\":{\"background\":\"transparent\",\"color\":\"#000000\",\"bold\":true,\"underline\":true},\"insert\":\"Group prayer\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"background\":\"transparent\",\"color\":\"#000000\"},\"insert\":\"Participating in group prayers with non-Muslims is considered impermissible in Islamic practice, regardless of whether one is actively reciting or simply present during the prayer. While Muslims are encouraged to collaborate with non-Muslims on benevolent initiatives and projects, engaging in prayers or religious rituals alongside them, even if they are described as non-denominational, is not permitted in accordance with Islamic teachings.\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"background\":\"transparent\",\"color\":\"#000000\",\"bold\":true,\"underline\":true},\"insert\":\"Prayer at mealtime\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"background\":\"transparent\",\"color\":\"#000000\"},\"insert\":\"It may be considered permissible for a Muslim to say 'Ameen' in response to a non-Muslim's supplication, provided that specific conditions are met. These conditions include ensuring that the supplication does not invoke a deity other than God and that doing so does not imply approval of the non-Muslim's beliefs. This ruling has been mentioned by scholars of the Shafi school, exemplified by the renowned 10th-century Meccan mufti, Sheikh Ibn Hajar al-Haytami.\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"background\":\"transparent\",\"color\":\"#000000\"},\"insert\":\"This ruling can be applied to situations like prayers during meals. \"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"background\":\"transparent\",\"color\":\"#000000\"},\"insert\":\"Consider a common grace prayer like the following:\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"background\":\"transparent\",\"color\":\"#000000\"},\"insert\":\"\\\"We give thanks to the almighty God for all your blessings, who reigns forever and ever. May the Lord grant us His peace and everlasting life. And may the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace through God's mercy. Amen.\\\"\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"background\":\"transparent\",\"color\":\"#000000\"},\"insert\":\"Such a ruling might prove valuable for a convert who is sharing a meal with non-Muslim family members, where maintaining strong family bonds is essential, an important principle in Islam. Nevertheless, this ruling should not be extended to public settings due to the absence of a compelling purpose and the potential risk of conveying the impression that we endorse others' beliefs by showing reverence. We as Muslims are tasked by Allah with the responsibility of guiding people to the truth, a duty we owe to our fellow human beings. To give them the impression that they are on the right path would be a grave disservice to them.\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fe30b76658b4c23280f","tag":"Relationships: Non-Muslims","count":95},{"_id":"66e373b2e2af6a6c0b4763de","tag":"Duaa","count":20},{"_id":"670707c3b825924c683fcd13","tag":"Interfaith Prayer","count":1}],"createdOn":"2024-10-09T22:46:27.744Z"}