It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Take the funeral quickly (towards the graveyard), for if it is righteous, then that to which you are taking it is better for it. And if it is otherwise, then you are quickly removing evil from your necks.

Hazrat Abu Bakrah narrates that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and we used to carry the funeral procession quickly.

Hasan narrates that Hazrat Imran bin Husain made a will, saying: "When I die, carry my funeral swiftly, and do not walk slowly as the Jews and Christians do."

Hazrat Yahya bin Abu Rashid narrates that when the time of death of Hazrat Umar approached, he said to his son: When you take my funeral out, take me quickly and with haste.

Hazrat Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) said: Take me quickly to my Lord.

Hazrat Abu Sadiq Al-Naji says: When someone’s sandal strap would break while walking in a funeral procession, it would become difficult for him to walk along with the funeral.

Hazrat Alqamah says: When I die, carry me quickly and swiftly.

Hazrat Zabraqan narrates that I heard Hazrat Abu Wa'il saying at the time of his death: "When I die, take me quickly."

Hazrat Abu Ja'far narrates that Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him), son of Husayn, made a will that I should be taken quickly.

Hazrat Makhool Al-Azdi narrates that Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar (may Allah be pleased with them) heard a man saying, "Take him slowly, may Allah have mercy on you." He said, "Slowly? Take him quickly and briskly, or return."