What is the ruling on people gathering at the deceased's house for condolences for three days?

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the ruling on people gathering at the deceased's house for condolences for three days?

Answer:
This has no basis. The gathering has no basis, and preparing food has no basis. Jarir ibn 'Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him) said, "We considered gathering with the family of the deceased and preparing food to be part of wailing." Therefore, this is not permissible. This causes difficulty for people, and it causes difficulty for the poor. It burdens the family, who are grieving and afflicted, and then people come and sit with them, burdening them with expenses, coffee, service, and so on. This is a source of hardship. Yes, these are customs that must be abandoned. Yes, and Allah the Exalted knows best. May Allah send prayers and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.