Reward of condolence

1. Imam Ja’far Sadiq (a.s.) narrates from his ancestors that the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) said, “Saying words of condolence is a way to enter Paradise.”

2. The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) said, “One who says words of condolence to a sad person, will be clothed at the Mawqif with a robe by which he is consoled.”

3. Imam Ja’far Sadiq (a.s.) condoled a person for the death of his son and said, “The Holy Prophet has passed away from this world. Why don’t you see the good qualities of this great personality?” He replied, “My son was a sinner.” Imam (a.s.) said, “He has three things in front of him. God willing, he won’t waste any of them. Firstly, the testimony that there is no god except Allah, mercy of God and intercession of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.).”

“One who condoles a person afflicted by calamity, will get reward equal to the latter while the reward of the latter won’t be reduced.”