10/50. Chapter:
Jami at-Tirmidhi 1041 — Carrying the Funeral Bier
Something Else (About The Extend Of What Is Acceptable (To Fulfill The Obligation) For Following The Funeral And Carrying It)
Hadith About Carrying a Funeral and Its Right
Jami at-Tirmidhi : 1041
Jami at-TirmidhiHadith Number 1041
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا رَوْحُ بْنُ عُبَادَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبَّادُ بْنُ مَنْصُورٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَبَا الْمُهَزَّمِ، قَالَ صَحِبْتُ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ عَشْرَ سِنِينَ فَسَمِعْتُهُ يَقُولُ سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ " مَنْ تَبِعَ جَنَازَةً وَحَمَلَهَا ثَلاَثَ مَرَّاتٍ فَقَدْ قَضَى مَا عَلَيْهِ مِنْ حَقِّهَا " . قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ غَرِيبٌ . وَرَوَاهُ بَعْضُهُمْ بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ وَلَمْ يَرْفَعْهُ . وَأَبُو الْمُهَزَّمِ اسْمُهُ يَزِيدُ بْنُ سُفْيَانَ وَضَعَّفَهُ شُعْبَةُ .
Abu Muhazzim Narrated from:
I Accompanied Abu Hurairah For Ten Years, And I Heard Him Saying: 'I Heard The Messenger Of Allah Saying: "Whoever Follows A Funeral, And Carries It Three Times, Then He Has Fulfilled The Right That Is Required From Him."
[1] "Ibn Mālik said: 'Meaning he helps those carrying it on the road, then he lets go to catch his breath, then he carries it for some of the road, doing that three times.'" Tuhfat Al-Ahwadhī .Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1041In-book reference : Book 10, Hadith 77English translation : Vol. 2, Book 5, Hadith 1041
Summary of Jami at-Tirmidhi Hadith 1041
This hadith about carrying a funeral shows a clear act of respect toward the deceased. Abu Muhazzim says he stayed with Abu Hurairah for ten years and heard him narrate that the Messenger of Allah said whoever follows a funeral and carries it three times has fulfilled the right required from him. The focus is simple: a funeral is not only something to watch from a distance. A Muslim may take part by walking with it and helping carry it. The wording also points to a duty of care toward the deceased. The hadith does not add extra details about reward, so the lesson should stay within its text: following and carrying the funeral is a way to honor its right.
What we learn from this hadith
- Following a funeral is a respectful act toward the deceased.
- Helping carry the funeral bier is mentioned as part of fulfilling its right.
- The hadith teaches active support, not only passive attendance.
- A Muslim should treat funeral moments with seriousness and care.
