Gathering the deceased's family for condolences and preparing meals for three days
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Question:
This questioner asks about the gathering of the deceased's family for the purpose of condolences, and preparing meals for a period of three days. What is the benefit of this?
Answer:
This has no basis. Condolences are recommended, but it does not call for setting specific days for them, gathering people, or preparing food. No, one consoles the bereaved in the cemetery, in the mosque, or in the street if he meets him. It does not require these chains and shackles that they have innovated in condolences. Also, suspending work for three days is not permissible; this is not permissible.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
This questioner asks about the gathering of the deceased's family for the purpose of condolences, and preparing meals for a period of three days. What is the benefit of this?
Answer:
This has no basis. Condolences are recommended, but it does not call for setting specific days for them, gathering people, or preparing food. No, one consoles the bereaved in the cemetery, in the mosque, or in the street if he meets him. It does not require these chains and shackles that they have innovated in condolences. Also, suspending work for three days is not permissible; this is not permissible.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
شرح كتاب التوحيد [ صالح الفوزان ]، تابع باب ما جاء في التنجيم - 1 — islamhouse.com (51:47)
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