The Wedding Feast on the Third Day of Condolences
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Question:
He says: It is our custom that on the third day of the condolence period, or when the condolence period ends, one of the sons or one of the deceased's relatives arranges a gathering or a feast to give as charity on behalf of this deceased person or on behalf of his deceased Muslim relatives. What is the ruling on this?
Answer:
My brother, none of this is permissible. There are no specific days for condolences. You offer condolences to the bereaved wherever you are: in the cemetery, in the mosque, on the street, or in the store if you pass by. Or you call him on the telephone or mobile phone. That is easier than what people do. Do not gather for condolences, and do not prepare food for them. However, it is a recommended practice (sunnah) to prepare food for the deceased's family that is sufficient for them and send it to them. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
He says: It is our custom that on the third day of the condolence period, or when the condolence period ends, one of the sons or one of the deceased's relatives arranges a gathering or a feast to give as charity on behalf of this deceased person or on behalf of his deceased Muslim relatives. What is the ruling on this?
Answer:
My brother, none of this is permissible. There are no specific days for condolences. You offer condolences to the bereaved wherever you are: in the cemetery, in the mosque, on the street, or in the store if you pass by. Or you call him on the telephone or mobile phone. That is easier than what people do. Do not gather for condolences, and do not prepare food for them. However, it is a recommended practice (sunnah) to prepare food for the deceased's family that is sufficient for them and send it to them. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Source
قناة «مكة و المدينة»، 07 / فتاوى على الهواء - 20 02 1437هـ _ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (55:43)
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