The Ruling on Preparing Food upon Death
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Question:
May Allah reward you. He says: Honorable Shaykh, in our current time, we prepare food and distribute it when a relative of ours passes away, and we send it to the family of the deceased. What is the ruling on this practice?
Answer:
As for sending it to the family of the deceased because of their need, this is a recommended practice (sunnah). The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sunan Abi Dawud 3132Hasan (Al-Albani) As for giving it in charity and being generous with that charity, it is prescribed at all times. As for specifying it for this time, there is no basis for it. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Shaykh,
May Allah reward you. He says: Honorable Shaykh, in our current time, we prepare food and distribute it when a relative of ours passes away, and we send it to the family of the deceased. What is the ruling on this practice?
Answer:
As for sending it to the family of the deceased because of their need, this is a recommended practice (sunnah). The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Prepare food for the family of Ja'far for there came upon them an incident which has engaged them.
اصنعوا لآل جعفر طعاما فإنه أتاهم ما يشغلهم،The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Shaykh,
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 02/223 — archive.org (14:30)
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