The ruling on gathering for condolences and preparing food for the condolence visitors

Question:
And he buys. Is the attribute of existence permissible? Yes. Is it? Is the attribute of essence permissible during the children's [time], so he stood up for the 'Isha' prayer, and then he did not stand for the evening [prayer], and the door of 'Isha' [remained open] until the duration of the condolences, and it is not as he said

Answer:
Exaggeration in gathering for condolences is not prescribed. Rather, one offers condolences to the bereaved at any time that is convenient, whether in the market, the mosque, the shop, or the office. One does not intend to gather, set an appointment for condolences, or designate a specific place; all of this is among the exaggerations, and it may lead to religious innovations and newly invented matters. Likewise, preparing food and holding feasts is among the exaggerations that . What is recommended is that one prepares food for the family of the deceased to the extent of their need and delivers it to them, because they are preoccupied with the calamity and unable to prepare food for themselves. However, expanding this to include large feasts and gatherings, or setting up tents, or going so far as to hold mourning ceremonies and hiring reciters, as is done in some towns, is all not prescribed. It is not in the interest of the living, nor in the interest of the deceased. There is no need to travel for condolences except for a close relative whose presence is necessary. It is permissible for a close relative whose presence is necessary to travel. As for the one who does not need to be present and only wants to travel for the sake of condolences, that is not prescribed. The absent person is excused; the absent person is excused. There is no harm in calling by telephone to offer condolences or writing a message and sending it with condolences; there is no harm in that. There is no need for the cause. The result is that exaggeration in condolences is a matter that is not desirable and may lead to harmful consequences. Yes.