Turkish scholar Mustafa Akyol has responded to critics who questioned his credentials in contradicting a mufti’s views on the use of the phrase “Rest in peace”
While the phrase “Rest in peace” has its roots in the Christian faith, it has since evolved into a common and respectful term used by people of all religions to express condolence for the dead, a senior clergyman said
Turkish scholar Mustafa Akyol says Muslims can say “rest in peace” when offering their condolences to deceased non-Muslims, adding that God’s mercy is not limited to Muslims