The claim that when a person dies and the family have fruit and tea, a member of the family will die after a certain period
Q:
We have heard some people saying: If a person dies and the family of the deceased have fruit and tea during the first three days after the person's death, a member of the family or a relative will die one year after the death of such person.
A:
This is not true. The claim that when a person dies and the family has fruit and tea, a member of the family will die some period of time after the death of the person is a superstition and a belief that belongs to Jahiliyyah (pre-Islamic time of ignorance). This is because the moment of the death of any person is all the Will of Allah (Glorified be He) to decide. In addition, both fruit and tea are absolutely lawful at all times.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.