Is it permissible to offer condolences to my brother's wife for my brother's (passing)?
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It is permissible for a man to offer condolences to his deceased brother's wife. It is also permissible to speak with a non- woman (ajnabiyyah) out of necessity and to the extent of that necessity, provided that there is no fear of temptation (fitnah) and that -compliant guidelines are observed, especially if she is not young. There is a difference of opinion regarding offering condolences to a young non-mahram woman due to the risk of temptation.
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