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What is the ruling on a woman offering condolences to the family of the deceased?

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It is recommended to offer condolences to the deceased's family, generally for both men and women, based on the Prophet's (peace be upon him) saying: "There is no believer who consoles his brother in his affliction except that Allah Almighty will clothe him with garments of honor on the Day of Resurrection." The Sunnah does not mention the consoler standing for the deceased's family; rather, the afflicted person is made to be patient and is commanded to seek reward from Allah.

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