Definition
The funeral process and formal mourning rituals in Arabic and Islamic culture, characterized by communal support, simplicity, and swift burial.
| Arabic | جَنَازَة / عَزَاء |
| Translitertion | Janāzah / ‘Azā’ |
Pronunciation | |
Grammatical Information
- Part of Speech: Noun (اسم – Ism)
- Gender: Feminine (مُؤَنَّث – Mu’annath)
- Number: Singular (مُفْرَد – Mufrad)
- Plural: Janā’iz (جَنَائِز)
Example Sentences
| Arabic | Transliteration | English Translation | Pronunciation |
| عَظَّمَ اللَّهُ أَجْرَكُمْ | A’ẓama Allāhu ajrakum | May God maximize your reward (for your patience) | |
| اللَّهُ يَرحَمُهُ | Allāhu yarḥamuhu | May God have mercy on him | |
| مَتَى مَوْعِدُ الجَنَازَة؟ | Matā maw‘idu al-janāzah? | When is the time of the funeral? | |
Related Words and Phrases
- Synonym (مُرَادِف): دَفْن (Dafin) — Burial
- Words from the Same Root:
- تَعْزِيَة (Ta‘ziyah): Condolence
- مُعَزِّي (Mu‘azzī): Mourner/One offering condolences
- Key Ritual Terms:
- غُسْل (Ghusl): Ritual washing of the deceased.
- كَفَن (Kafan): The simple white shroud used for burial.
- صَلَاةُ الْجَنَازَة (Ṣalāt al-Janāzah): The funeral prayer.
Cultural Context
In Arabic cultures, funerals are conducted with high priority on speed, usually occurring within 24 hours of death. The process is deeply communal; neighbors and friends typically provide food for the bereaved family during the three-day mourning period (Al-Azaa’) so the family can focus on grief.