Traveling for the Purpose of Condolences
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Question:
Is there any religious prohibition in traveling for the purpose of offering condolences?
Answer:
Yes, one does not travel for the sake of condolences. One offers condolences by mobile phone or telephone, or writes a message or something similar. There is no need to travel for the sake of condolences, except if one is a relative of the deceased and his presence serves a benefit; in that case, there is no harm. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Is there any religious prohibition in traveling for the purpose of offering condolences?
Answer:
Yes, one does not travel for the sake of condolences. One offers condolences by mobile phone or telephone, or writes a message or something similar. There is no need to travel for the sake of condolences, except if one is a relative of the deceased and his presence serves a benefit; in that case, there is no harm. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
شرح كتاب التوحيد [ صالح الفوزان ]، تتمة تابع باب ما جاء من التغليظ فيمن عبد الله عند قبر رجل صالح، فكيف إذا عبده ؟ — islamhouse.com (47:47)
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