The Form of Condolences and the Ruling on Kissing and Handshaking in It
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Question:
May Allah reward you with good. He also asks: What is the ruling on condolences, specifically regarding the words, kissing, and handshaking? Is there any evidence regarding this?
Answer:
Yes. As for the words, one should say, “May Allah improve your consolation, may Allah compensate you for your loss, and may Allah forgive your deceased.” However, as for handshaking, meaning when meeting, if the intention is to shake hands when meeting, then it is recommended (mustahabb) in condolences and in other matters. If he meets his brother, he shakes his hand. Yes.
May Allah reward you with good. He also asks: What is the ruling on condolences, specifically regarding the words, kissing, and handshaking? Is there any evidence regarding this?
Answer:
Yes. As for the words, one should say, “May Allah improve your consolation, may Allah compensate you for your loss, and may Allah forgive your deceased.” However, as for handshaking, meaning when meeting, if the intention is to shake hands when meeting, then it is recommended (mustahabb) in condolences and in other matters. If he meets his brother, he shakes his hand. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 6525- صيغة التعزية وحكم التقبيل والمصافحة فيها - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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