The Ruling on Holding a Funeral Gathering for the Deceased

Question:
If a child dies at the age of forty, is a funeral gathering held for him? And what is required of him?

Answer:
No funeral gathering is held, neither for a child nor for an adult. This is among the religious innovations (bid'ah): holding a funeral gathering, designating specific days for it, devoting oneself to it, and slaughtering animals during it. All of this is among the burdens and shackles that As for the condolence, it is easier than this; it is supplication. The condolence is supplication: you pray for the deceased and for the bereaved, saying, “May Allah improve your consolation, may Allah heal your affliction, may Allah improve your consolation, may Allah heal your affliction, and may Allah forgive your deceased.” You say this to him verbally, in the office, in the mosque, in any place, or by telephone, either verbally or by call. There is no need for these difficult procedures. Yes.