What is the ruling on holding condolence gatherings?
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Question:
A questioner says: Is gathering after the burial of the deceased at the home of the bereaved contrary to the Sunnah, especially if it is the custom of the people of the town?
Answer:
Yes, indeed. There is no such thing as a condolence gathering where they assemble for three days, gather together, and suspend their work. This is not permissible. One of the Companions said, "We used to consider gathering at the home of the bereaved and preparing food as part of the wailing (for the deceased)." This is not permissible. These gatherings are not permissible.
A questioner says: Is gathering after the burial of the deceased at the home of the bereaved contrary to the Sunnah, especially if it is the custom of the people of the town?
Answer:
Yes, indeed. There is no such thing as a condolence gathering where they assemble for three days, gather together, and suspend their work. This is not permissible. One of the Companions said, "We used to consider gathering at the home of the bereaved and preparing food as part of the wailing (for the deceased)." This is not permissible. These gatherings are not permissible.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم إقامة العزاء؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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