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Condolence Formula for Mourners on Shabbat

Question

What is the condolence formula for mourners on Shabbat instead of 'May the Omnipresent comfort'?

Answer

Shabbat is a time of comfort, and consolation is near.

Source

Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chaim, Siman 287, Paragraph 1) Mishnah Berurah (Seif Katan 1; 2; 3; Biur Halacha s.v. V'chen).

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