How to Offer Condolences in Islam: 1. Condolences may be offered in any words that bring comfort to the affected person and encourage him to show patience and seek reward with Allah. 2. Phrases of offering condolences narrated from the Prophet include: “To Allah belongs what He has taken, to Him belongs what He has given, and everything has an appointed time with Him, so be patient and seek reward.” 3. There is no specific ruling with regard to the place and manner of offering condolences. 4. The time for offering condolences begins from the moment the deceased passes away, and it is recommended to offer condolences both before and after the burial. It is not limited to only three days.

The authentic Sunnah indicates that it is permissible to kiss the deceased after death, whether he was a relative or otherwise. It is permissible for men to kiss the deceased man, and it is permissible for women to kiss the deceased woman.

• Whether the dead person is aware of the one who visits him or not, this requires clear evidence. But it does not matter to us whether the dead person is aware of it or not; we have to follow the Sunnah. • If the visitor stands at the graveside, there is nothing wrong with that, and if he stands at the edge of the graveyard and gives the greeting of Salam, that is sufficient.