Hazrat Ibn Mas'ud says that we used to say five or six takbeers in the funeral prayer, then we all agreed upon four. (Consensus was reached on four.)

Ibn Aun narrates that Muhammad used to say four takbirs in the funeral prayer.

Hazrat Imran bin Abu Ata narrates that I was present at the death of Hazrat Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them), so Hazrat Ibn al-Hanafiyyah led his funeral prayer and recited four takbirs.

Hazrat Umar bin Hudeir narrates that Hazrat Abu Majliz used to recite four Takbirs in the funeral prayer.

Hazrat Al-Hajri narrates that I offered the funeral prayer behind Hazrat Abdullah bin Abi Awfa. He recited four takbirs in it, then stood for a short while, until we thought that he would say the fifth takbir. Then he said salam and said: Did you think that I would say the fifth takbir? I stood in the same manner as I saw the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) stand.

Hazrat Abdullah bin Jamee’ states that I saw Ibrahim reciting four takbirs in the funeral prayer.

Hazrat Umar bin Abi Zaidah says that I offered the funeral prayer behind Hazrat Qas bin Abi Hazim; he said four takbirs in it.

It is narrated from Hazrat Amr bin Murrah that Hazrat Umar said: All tasks have been completed, come, let us reach consensus on such a matter that those after us can use as evidence. Then everyone recited four takbirs over the funeral.

Hazrat Amr bin Muhajir narrates that I offered the funeral prayer behind Hazrat Wasila; he pronounced four takbirs.

Hazrat Abu Khasib narrates that Hazrat Suwaid recited four takbirs in the funeral prayer.