Has it been established that the Prophet (PBUH) accepted condolences for the deceased after their burial? Is it better to spend money on ongoing charity (sadaqah jariyah) instead of funeral expenses? Is raising one's voice with dhikr at a condolence gathering contrary to the Prophet's (PBUH) saying, "Indeed, you are calling upon one Who is All-Hearing, All-Seeing"?
We have explained the ruling on offering condolences (ta'ziyah) and its timing, stating that it is permissible before burial and immediately after it, citing the Prophet's (peace be upon him) saying: "When death becomes certain, let no mourner weep," and the Prophet's (peace be upon him) action when he offered condolences to his daughter before the burial of her daughter. As for holding banquets for condolences, it is an innovation (bid'ah) and contrary to the Sunnah, for Jarir said: "We used to consider gathering at the deceased's family and preparing food after burial as a form of wailing (niyahah)." The Prophet (peace be upon him) accepted condolences for the deceased after their burial, and it has not been reported that he refused condolences at a specific time. There is no harm in offering condolences before burial and after it, up to three days.
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