What is the ruling on embracing the deceased's guardian while offering condolences, and is there any specific mention of this, or is the expected act merely a customary handshake?

Embracing the deceased's guardian while offering condolences as an act of worship to Allah is impermissible, as there is no religious text supporting it. Many jurists have also disapproved of embracing unless it is for someone returning from a journey. Nevertheless, it appears permissible to embrace and hold the deceased's guardian, though it is disliked, provided that it is not intended as an act of worship to Allah, and there is no suspicion or lust involved.