Q&A: Questions from a Mourner
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Questions from a Mourner
Question
I forgot that I’m not allowed to wear new clothes because I’m mourning my father and the year hasn’t ended yet. What do I do with the clothes?
Not everyone knows that I’m in mourning, so they ask how I’m doing. Am I causing them to sin? And do I need to tell them that I’m mourning?
Answer
I didn’t understand the question about the clothes. Don’t wear new clothes. If you already wore them, then you wore them. What can be done?
A person doesn’t need to walk around with a sign saying, “I’m in mourning,” and if people ask, then say that you’re in mourning.
And in general, relax. Everything is fine. Behave normally, and that’s all.