The ruling on saying: “The rest is in your life” when offering condolences
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Question:
He says: When a relative of a person passes away, we see and hear some people shake his hand and say to him, “The rest is in your life.” What is the ruling of the Shari'ah regarding this phrase? And what do we say when offering condolences? May Allah reward you with good. Yes.
Answer:
Offering condolences is recommended (mustahabb) because it involves consoling the bereaved and making du'a' for the deceased if he was a Muslim. The phrases said in this regard are: “May Allah improve your consolation,” “May Allah compensate you for your loss,” and “May Allah forgive your deceased.” These three phrases are used; if the deceased was a Muslim, one says, “May Allah forgive your deceased.” Yes. Thank you. May Allah bless you.
He says: When a relative of a person passes away, we see and hear some people shake his hand and say to him, “The rest is in your life.” What is the ruling of the Shari'ah regarding this phrase? And what do we say when offering condolences? May Allah reward you with good. Yes.
Answer:
Offering condolences is recommended (mustahabb) because it involves consoling the bereaved and making du'a' for the deceased if he was a Muslim. The phrases said in this regard are: “May Allah improve your consolation,” “May Allah compensate you for your loss,” and “May Allah forgive your deceased.” These three phrases are used; if the deceased was a Muslim, one says, “May Allah forgive your deceased.” Yes. Thank you. May Allah bless you.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، حكم قول: (البقية في حياتك) عند التعزية - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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