Is it prescribed to travel solely for the purpose of offering condolences?

Question:
As for your parents, may Allah have mercy on them, and it was said that Anas says: Is it prescribed to travel a long distance solely for the purpose of offering condolences?

Answer:
No, it is not prescribed to travel for the sake of offering condolences, unless it is a relative of yours and they need your presence. If it is a relative of yours and they need your presence, there is no harm. But for the mere purpose of offering condolences, do not travel for that; rather, make du'a for them while you are in your place, and you can call them on the mobile phone or the telephone to offer your condolences. Yes.