The Rows of the Funeral Prayer and the Position of the Followers
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The questioner:
In the funeral prayer, if the funeral is properly prepared, for example, they stand a thousand behind the imam, with ten to his right. Is there any harm in this?
The Shaykh:
Also, they do not return to their place in the row; rather, they form a new row behind the imam. The issue lies in the type of movement, because the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) stood with Ibn Abbas and placed him to his left, then moved him to his right. When two others came, he placed them behind him. Malik ibn Hibban said that the Sunnah for funerals is to have three rows, even if they are not complete, meaning the noble Companions. But if the rows are completed, it is better, like the obligatory prayer. In fact, they may fall short of this due to the haste to take the funeral, especially if the row is long.
Another questioner:
It is not necessary to greet anything.
The Shaykh:
It is for everyone, if it is prescribed.
Another questioner:
Ahmad.
The Shaykh:
It is upon him for every row.
Another questioner:
There is no marriage.
The Shaykh:
Yes, but when? As for the Sunnah, Mu'adh did not place the prayer on the left. Yes.
Another questioner:
On the side of the ashes, despite there being places with him.
The Shaykh:
There is no harm in patience, yes.
Another questioner:
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds. Peace be upon you.
The Shaykh:
As for Ibn Abbas, when the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) arranged the row with Ibn Abbas, he placed him to his right. When Jabir and Jubar arranged the row behind him, he placed them behind. Yes.
Another questioner:
Welcome.
The Shaykh:
Yes, yes.
Another questioner:
A row on the right, a row where they stand with the imam.
The Shaykh:
There is no restriction, except if he is only conscious. Yes.
In the funeral prayer, if the funeral is properly prepared, for example, they stand a thousand behind the imam, with ten to his right. Is there any harm in this?
The Shaykh:
Also, they do not return to their place in the row; rather, they form a new row behind the imam. The issue lies in the type of movement, because the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) stood with Ibn Abbas and placed him to his left, then moved him to his right. When two others came, he placed them behind him. Malik ibn Hibban said that the Sunnah for funerals is to have three rows, even if they are not complete, meaning the noble Companions. But if the rows are completed, it is better, like the obligatory prayer. In fact, they may fall short of this due to the haste to take the funeral, especially if the row is long.
Another questioner:
It is not necessary to greet anything.
The Shaykh:
It is for everyone, if it is prescribed.
Another questioner:
Ahmad.
The Shaykh:
It is upon him for every row.
Another questioner:
There is no marriage.
The Shaykh:
Yes, but when? As for the Sunnah, Mu'adh did not place the prayer on the left. Yes.
Another questioner:
On the side of the ashes, despite there being places with him.
The Shaykh:
There is no harm in patience, yes.
Another questioner:
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds. Peace be upon you.
The Shaykh:
As for Ibn Abbas, when the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) arranged the row with Ibn Abbas, he placed him to his right. When Jabir and Jubar arranged the row behind him, he placed them behind. Yes.
Another questioner:
Welcome.
The Shaykh:
Yes, yes.
Another questioner:
A row on the right, a row where they stand with the imam.
The Shaykh:
There is no restriction, except if he is only conscious. Yes.
Source
التعليق على بعض أحاديث صحيح البخاري، من أول كتاب الأضاحي إلى باب ترخيص النبي صلى الله عليه و سلم في الأوعية والظروف بعد النهي من كتاب الأشربة — islamhouse.com (19:18)
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