The Ruling on Exaggeration in Holding Condolence Gatherings and Extravagance in Them

Question:
May Allah bless you. The brother Awadh from Jazan says, may Allah protect you: Exaggeration in holding condolence gatherings for three days, and the some of the extravagance that accompanies them, what is your guidance?

Answer:
All of this is contrary to the Sunnah and to the burdens and shackles for which Allah has not sent down any authority. So do not let work be suspended on the days of condolence, do not sit in the house for the condolence, and do not prepare food in the house. All of this is among the violations. The condolence is to be at the graveyard, it is to be at the workplace, it is to be in the mosque, it is to be in any place where you meet the bereaved and offer your condolences, by telephone, by mobile phone, and you call him. All of this is sufficient in the condolence, and praise be to Allah. There is no need to commit to specific days, or to prepare food, or to gather. All of this has no basis. Yes.