The Sunnah of Carrying the Funeral and Reciting Takbir Behind It

Question:
A brother from Sudan, whose name is symbolized as Hamad, asks: What is the Sunnah, O Shaykh, in carrying the funeral and in accompanying it? And what is the ruling on repeating "Allahu Akbar, La ilaha illa Allah" while they are behind the funeral, repeating it in a group in this action?

Answer:
The Sunnah in carrying the funeral is that it is lifted onto the shoulders of men, either four or two, and they take turns carrying it. Also, they use gentleness in walking; they do not slow down, nor do they speed up to the point where it causes harm to the funeral. Rather, they walk at a quick pace, but one that does not harm the funeral or shake it. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: This is the description of the pace for the funeral and carrying the funeral. As for repeating supplications, the takbir, and raising voices, this is from bid'ah (religious innovations). This is from the bid'ah (religious innovations) that were introduced and from which one is forbidden. Yes.