The ruling on saying tahlil and takbir while following a funeral procession
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The question: In his third and final question, he asks: Is there any prescribed dhikr when taking the funeral to the grave, such as tahlil or takbir? And what is required of the one following the funeral and those carrying it? May Allah reward you and keep you safe?
The answer: I am not aware of anything prescribed in this matter except reflecting and contemplating on death, the consequences of death, and what comes after death. The one following the funeral should reflect on these matters and realize that he is destined to reach the same state as this deceased person, so that he prepares himself. As for what some people do, saying, "Remember Allah... declare the oneness of Allah," this has no basis. It was the custom of the Salaf when following funerals to remain silent, reflect, and contemplate the outcomes of affairs and the end of a person, knowing that his end is the same as the end of the man he is following. This necessitates reflection, contemplation, and taking a lesson. As for speaking, I am not aware of any speech being prescribed in this matter. What some people do, saying, "Declare His oneness... remember Allah," all of this has no basis. Yes.
The answer: I am not aware of anything prescribed in this matter except reflecting and contemplating on death, the consequences of death, and what comes after death. The one following the funeral should reflect on these matters and realize that he is destined to reach the same state as this deceased person, so that he prepares himself. As for what some people do, saying, "Remember Allah... declare the oneness of Allah," this has no basis. It was the custom of the Salaf when following funerals to remain silent, reflect, and contemplate the outcomes of affairs and the end of a person, knowing that his end is the same as the end of the man he is following. This necessitates reflection, contemplation, and taking a lesson. As for speaking, I am not aware of any speech being prescribed in this matter. What some people do, saying, "Declare His oneness... remember Allah," all of this has no basis. Yes.
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