التعزية
The practice of visiting and comforting a grieving family after a death — treated in the tradition as a rewarded act, and historically often paired with bringing prepared food such as talbina.
مَنْ عَزَّى مُصَابًا فَلَهُ مِثْلُ أَجْرِهِ
“Whoever consoles one who has been afflicted (by loss) will have a reward like his.” (meaning, not a literal translation)
Classical practice held that condolence visits take place within the first three days, offering words of comfort rather than extended discourse.
Sits alongside the Talbina entry on this site as part of a broader communal response to grief — treating bereavement as something addressed through both spiritual consolation and practical care.