Is it permissible to offer condolences to the family of someone missing in a war whose death is doubted?
Condolence is not restricted to death; rather, it encompasses every misfortune. The mere loss of a person is considered a misfortune that permits offering condolences to their family. Texts have been narrated indicating that condolences are offered for any affliction, such as the loss of a child or other misfortunes. Condolences are expressed verbally or in writing, in a way that alleviates the suffering and encourages patience. As for those missing due to strife (fitan), there are two opinions: either they are declared dead, their wealth is distributed, and their wife observes the ' (waiting period), or a period of one year is set for them, after which their wealth is distributed and their wife observes the 'iddah.
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