Ibrahim was asked about the ruling concerning a captive who was taken from the enemy’s land. He replied: If he affirms monotheism and the two testimonies, his funeral prayer will be performed.

Hazrat Khaythamah says that if he has performed the prayer even once, his funeral prayer will be offered.

Hasan says that when he recites La ilaha illallah, his funeral prayer will be performed.

Hazrat Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that there was a Jewish youth who used to serve the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). He fell ill, so the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) came to visit him and said: "Do you bear witness that there is no deity except Allah and that I am the Messenger of Allah?" The Jewish youth looked towards his father. His father said, "Say as Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) is saying." So he said it in the same way, and then he passed away. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Offer the funeral prayer for your companion."

Hazrat Sahl bin Siraj narrates that Muhammad bin Sirin was asked about some people who were brought to him. Regarding their condition, he said: If they were told to pray, they would pray; if not told, they would not pray. One of these people has passed away; should his funeral prayer be performed? He replied: Has it become clear to you that he is from the people of Hell? They answered: No. He said: Then bathe him, shroud him, apply fragrance, and perform his funeral prayer.

A person asked Hazrat Sha’bi,“I gather slaves; if any of them dies, should I perform his funeral prayer?”He replied,“If he used to perform prayers, then perform his funeral prayer; otherwise, do not perform it.”

Hazrat Zuhri says that if a disbeliever, in the throes of death, professes the testimony of faith, then his funeral prayer will be performed.