What is the ruling on a woman going to offer condolences to one of her relatives or friends, knowing that she will not meet her unless she goes to her?
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The questioner : What is the ruling on a woman going to offer condolences to one of her relatives or friends, knowing that she will not meet her unless she goes to her?
The Shaykh : There is nothing wrong with this; she may go to her friend or relative to offer her condolences, on the condition that there is no gathering. She offers her condolences and leaves, or she offers her condolences, sits for a short while, and then leaves. As for gathering to offer condolences, our jurists (may Allah have mercy on them) mentioned that it is disliked, because this renews the sorrows and strengthens them. Yes.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : There is nothing wrong with this; she may go to her friend or relative to offer her condolences, on the condition that there is no gathering. She offers her condolences and leaves, or she offers her condolences, sits for a short while, and then leaves. As for gathering to offer condolences, our jurists (may Allah have mercy on them) mentioned that it is disliked, because this renews the sorrows and strengthens them. Yes.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good.