What is the ruling on reciting Surat Yasin in a collective condolence gathering?
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Question:
He says: When a collective condolence gathering is held, is it permissible to recite Surat Yasin in this gathering?
Answer:
It is not permissible to hold a condolence gathering. Who calls it a condolence gathering? No, it is not permissible, and it is not permissible to gather for condolences. All of this is a bid'ah (religious innovation). And what about setting specific days for condolences? You offer condolences at the grave, you offer them in the mosque, you offer them in any place where you find the bereaved. Yes, on the mobile phone, on the telephone, yes.
He says: When a collective condolence gathering is held, is it permissible to recite Surat Yasin in this gathering?
Answer:
It is not permissible to hold a condolence gathering. Who calls it a condolence gathering? No, it is not permissible, and it is not permissible to gather for condolences. All of this is a bid'ah (religious innovation). And what about setting specific days for condolences? You offer condolences at the grave, you offer them in the mosque, you offer them in any place where you find the bereaved. Yes, on the mobile phone, on the telephone, yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم قراءة سورة يس في العزاء الجماعي؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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