Concealing the Death from the Mother
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Question
Is it permissible to conceal from an elderly woman that her son has passed away to prevent her distress, even if knowing would not harm her health?
Answer
It is permissible to conceal from a person that their relative has passed away, even if knowing of the death would not harm their health, provided that no falsehood is spoken. It is said about someone who speaks of a death unnecessarily: "He who spreads slander is a fool."
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