What is the ruling on preparing for condolences outside the home and receiving the condolence party in tents, for example?

Question:
The questioner will ask: What is the ruling on gathering for condolences outside the home, and receiving the condolence party in designated places such as tents, and the like?

Answer:
This is a matter for this era. Jabir narrated from Jarir, who said: We considered gathering at the deceased's home, and preparing food after the burial, to be part of the wailing (niyaha). Jarir ibn Abdullah al-Bajali, the noble Companion, said: We considered gathering at the deceased's home, and preparing food after the burial, to be part of the wailing. As for visiting them in their homes, visiting them in their houses, and offering condolences, there is no harm. Or if they serve tea, or coffee, or perfume, it makes no difference. But as for preparing and cooking food for people, this is not permissible. This is from the practices of the pre-Islamic age of ignorance (jahiliyyah). However, if they invite people to eat with them from what people bring them, it is recommended (mustahabb) that they prepare food for their household from their neighbors or relatives. So if a lot of food comes to them and they invite those around them to eat with them, there is no harm.