What is the ruling on expressing condolences in newspapers and periodicals, and the response to that?
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The questioner : What is the ruling on expressing condolences in newspapers and periodicals, and the response to that?
The Shaykh : I fear that this is part of the eulogy, because there is no benefit in it and no need for it. If you wish to console someone who has suffered a loss, let it be between you and him, either by phone if that is feasible, or by writing. As for publishing in newspapers, I fear that this is part of the eulogy, since it is presumed that the intention is to display the death of the one being consoled, or to display that this person has offered condolences, which would involve a type of showing off in worship. Yes.
The questioner : May Allah reward you.
The Shaykh : I fear that this is part of the eulogy, because there is no benefit in it and no need for it. If you wish to console someone who has suffered a loss, let it be between you and him, either by phone if that is feasible, or by writing. As for publishing in newspapers, I fear that this is part of the eulogy, since it is presumed that the intention is to display the death of the one being consoled, or to display that this person has offered condolences, which would involve a type of showing off in worship. Yes.
The questioner : May Allah reward you.