Is it valid to limit condolences to three days?
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Question:
May Allah reward you. The questioner asks: Is it permissible to limit condolences to three days, or is there no specific duration for them?
Answer:
Regarding condolences in general, there is a point of consideration. There is no evidence for condolences; there is no clear evidence for them. However, from the perspective of comforting the bereaved, you should pray for him and pray for the deceased. You can do this when you meet him, by telephone, by writing him a message, or by sending a text on your mobile phone. This is better, as it comforts his heart and alleviates the calamity for him. As for limiting this to three days, they say three days because after three days, the memory fades, so you do not remind him of the deceased. This is the argument of those who say three days. Yes.
May Allah reward you. The questioner asks: Is it permissible to limit condolences to three days, or is there no specific duration for them?
Answer:
Regarding condolences in general, there is a point of consideration. There is no evidence for condolences; there is no clear evidence for them. However, from the perspective of comforting the bereaved, you should pray for him and pray for the deceased. You can do this when you meet him, by telephone, by writing him a message, or by sending a text on your mobile phone. This is better, as it comforts his heart and alleviates the calamity for him. As for limiting this to three days, they say three days because after three days, the memory fades, so you do not remind him of the deceased. This is the argument of those who say three days. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [390] هل يصح تخصيص العزاء بثلاثة أيام؟ - صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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