The Prescribed Phrases for Condolences
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Q 7: What are the prescribed phrases for condolences ?
A 7: It is recommended to console a Muslim who has lost a relative by making du'a for him and for the deceased, and there is no specific wording prescribed for this, as Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah stated.Shaykh al-Islam Ibn TaymiyyahHe consoles him by saying something like: "May Allah magnify your reward, make your consolation good, and forgive your deceased." And Imam Ahmad narratedImam Ahmadin his (Musnad) and it is reported and the one being consoled responds by saying: "May Allah accept your du'a and have mercy on us and you," or the like. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
A 7: It is recommended to console a Muslim who has lost a relative by making du'a for him and for the deceased, and there is no specific wording prescribed for this, as Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah stated.Shaykh al-Islam Ibn TaymiyyahHe consoles him by saying something like: "May Allah magnify your reward, make your consolation good, and forgive your deceased." And Imam Ahmad narratedImam Ahmadin his (Musnad)
That the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) consoled a man and said: May Allah have mercy on him and reward you.
أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم عزى رجلاً فقال: رحمه الله وآجركThat he consoled a woman regarding her son who had died and said: To Allah belongs what He takes and to Him belongs what He gives, and every soul has a specified term, and to Him all return. So be patient and seek reward from Allah, for patience is at the first shock.
أنه عزى امرأة في ابن مات لها فقال: إن لله ما أخذ وله ما أعطى ولكل أجل مسمى، وكل إليه راجع، فاحتسبي واصبري فإن الصبر عند أول الصدمة الأولى
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