Mourning and Condolence
231 questions
What is condolences, what are its characteristics, and what is its timing?
Is it permissible to console the family of the deceased if the cause of death was suicide, or drinking intoxicants that led to death, or an assault that resulted in death in order to get rid of the evil of the aggressor?
Is blood money (Diyya) obligatory for the parents in the event of their daughter's death after she fell from the table while preparing food, and what is its value if it is obligatory?
Is it permissible to extend the mourning period beyond three days due to the long distance and some people being late to learn of the deceased's passing?
Is there a religious basis for the custom prevalent among the people of two villages—characterized by strong ties and kinship—of immediately departing after attending a funeral or offering condolences, and refusing to stay for hospitality with their relatives (who are not the deceased's family), on the grounds that it is inappropriate or impermissible on such an occasion?
What is the ruling on building special halls for condolence gatherings for the people of the town to alleviate the burden on the bereaved?
What is the religious ruling on some widespread mourning customs, and is it permissible to eat and drink from the hospitality offered in a house of mourning?
Is it permissible for the mother of the recently deceased to attend her son's wedding, which was postponed until after her 'iddah ends, and does holding the wedding during this period violate Islamic law?
Is it permissible for the mosque to set up a mourning tent and rent it to the family of the deceased to generate income for the mosque and reduce costs for the family of the deceased?
Is it permissible to hold mourning gatherings and offer collective supplications for the deceased in the mourner's home, and is it permissible to hold a "Khatmah" (recitation of the entire Quran) in the mosque?
What is the ruling on holding a feast three days after the burial of the deceased?
Is it permissible to travel to another country to offer condolences and solace to the family of a deceased person, or is this considered an impermissible setting out of mounts (شد الرحال)?
What is the ruling on opening a special page for condolences upon the death of a forum member's relative?
Is announcing funerals via social media and text messages to indicate where prayers will be held considered the forbidden form of public mourning (na‘ī)?
What are the rulings concerning offering condolences, carrying the deceased, and burying them, and what should be said in each situation? Is it permissible to place a name marker on the grave or to sprinkle water on it?