Surah at-tawbah verse no.113 and 114

November 23, 2021
Answered by Mufti Ismail Moosa
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Can you please explain the meaning of ayah no.113 and 114 in Surah at-tawbah ?Can I pray for the forgiveness of disbeliever ?Please pray for the guidance of that person for whom I am praying for guidance and for my persistence in making dua for him.

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Answer

Assalāmuʿalaykum Wa Raḥmatullāhi Wa Barakātuh

The exegetes of the noble Qur’ān have mentioned the following in respect to verse 113 and 114 of Sūrah al-Tawbah:

  • It is not permissible to pray for the forgiveness of a deceased disbeliever for the fact that Allāh has ordained that he/she will never enter Paradise due to the absence of Imān.
  • It is permissible to pray for the forgiveness of a living disbeliever with the intention that he/she may be guided towards Imān, thereby becoming worthy and deserving of forgiveness.

And Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala knows best.

Answered by: Mufti Ismail Moosa