Preparing food for the grieving family
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Etiquette of Visiting the Sick & Funerals
Preparing food for the grieving family
The Prophet (SAW) said: "Prepare food for the family of Ja'far, for a matter has come to them that has occupied them."
Reference: Sunan Abi Dawud and Jami' al-Tirmidhi, graded Sahih, on the authority of Abdullah ibn Ja'far (RA)
Explanation
Providing meals to a grieving household spares them the burden of hosting during their time of loss.
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