Is it permissible for the family of the deceased to prepare food for the condolence visitors?
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Question:
May Allah reward you. Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: It has become widespread in this time for the family of the deceased to prepare food for the condolence visitors. What is the ruling on this action?
Answer:
This is contrary to the Sunnah, and it is not permissible to burden the family of the deceased, given the calamity they are in. They end up becoming cooks and losing money for the people. This is contrary to the Sunnah.
May Allah reward you. Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: It has become widespread in this time for the family of the deceased to prepare food for the condolence visitors. What is the ruling on this action?
Answer:
This is contrary to the Sunnah, and it is not permissible to burden the family of the deceased, given the calamity they are in. They end up becoming cooks and losing money for the people. This is contrary to the Sunnah.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3436/610] هل يجوز أن يعد أهل الميت الطعام للمعزين؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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