10/51. Chapter:
Jami at-Tirmidhi 1042 — Standing for a Funeral
What Has Been Related About Standing For The Funeral (Procession)
Hadith About Standing for a Funeral Procession
Jami at-Tirmidhi : 1042
Jami at-TirmidhiHadith Number 1042
حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ سَالِمِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَامِرِ بْنِ رَبِيعَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم . حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، عَنْ عَامِرِ بْنِ رَبِيعَةَ، عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " إِذَا رَأَيْتُمُ الْجَنَازَةَ فَقُومُوا لَهَا حَتَّى تُخَلِّفَكُمْ أَوْ تُوضَعَ " . قَالَ وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ وَجَابِرٍ وَسَهْلِ بْنِ حُنَيْفٍ وَقَيْسِ بْنِ سَعْدٍ وَأَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ . قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى حَدِيثُ عَامِرِ بْنِ رَبِيعَةَ حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ .
'Amir bin Rabi'ah Narrated from:
The Messenger Of Allah Said: "Whenever You See A Funeral (Procession), Stand Up Until It Goes Ahead Of You Or It Is Put Down."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1042In-book reference : Book 10, Hadith 78English translation : Vol. 2, Book 5, Hadith 1042
Summary of Jami at-Tirmidhi Hadith 1042
This hadith about standing for a funeral teaches a visible form of respect when a funeral procession passes by. Amir bin Rabi'ah narrated that the Messenger of Allah said to stand when seeing a funeral until it goes ahead or is put down. The wording is direct and easy to understand. It speaks about the moment when a person sees a janazah passing. The response mentioned here is to stand, not to ignore it. The hadith does not describe long speeches or extra actions. It focuses on one action: standing until the funeral has passed beyond the person or has been placed down. This makes the funeral procession a moment of dignity and attention.
What we learn from this hadith
- A funeral procession should not be treated like an ordinary passing crowd.
- Standing is mentioned as a sign of respect when a funeral is seen.
- The standing continues until the funeral goes ahead or is put down.
- The hadith teaches calm and respectful behavior during janazah moments.
