Appropriate Words for Condolences
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Q: The brother A. M. H. from Cairo says in his question: Some people, when they want to offer condolences to a person who has lost a relative, say to him: "The rest is in your life," "Hold on," and words like that.
The question is: Is there a specific phrase to be said on such an occasion, and is it obligatory to adhere to it? Please inform us, may Allah reward you.
A: I do not know of a specific supplication regarding this from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), but it is prescribed for the one offering condolences to console his brother in Allah regarding his loss with appropriate words, such as: "May Allah make your consolation good, may He compensate you for your loss, may He magnify your reward, and may He forgive your deceased... and the like of that.
As for offering condolences by saying "The rest is in your life" or "Hold on," I do not know of any basis for them. May Allah guide them all.
The question is: Is there a specific phrase to be said on such an occasion, and is it obligatory to adhere to it? Please inform us, may Allah reward you.
A: I do not know of a specific supplication regarding this from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), but it is prescribed for the one offering condolences to console his brother in Allah regarding his loss with appropriate words, such as: "May Allah make your consolation good, may He compensate you for your loss, may He magnify your reward, and may He forgive your deceased... and the like of that.
As for offering condolences by saying "The rest is in your life" or "Hold on," I do not know of any basis for them. May Allah guide them all.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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