The ruling on the deceased's family gathering in the house for three days to receive condolences

Question:
A questioner asks: Is it considered wailing for the deceased if the family gathers in the house and receives people for three days, to make it easier for the relatives?

Answer:
Wailing for the deceased is not permissible, but if one sits in the house to receive those offering condolences, there is nothing wrong with it. One may sit in the house at appropriate times until his relatives and others who offer condolences visit him. There is nothing wrong with that, but they must not hold a feast for the deceased, such as slaughtering animals for people or preparing food for the deceased. No, this is a religious innovation with no basis.
However, if the owner of the house sits at appropriate times, such as between Maghrib and 'Isha', or in the late morning, or at other times, so that his brothers can visit him and offer their condolences, so as not to burden them, or if they offer their condolences on the road, or in the cemetery, or in the mosque, that is sufficient.