Hazrat Ibn Aun says that when my son passed away, Hazrat Ibn Sirin said to me: If you have the strength, then take the funeral out at such a time that you first perform the funeral prayer and then the Asr prayer.

Hazrat Amr bin Haram narrates that Hazrat Jabir was asked whether the funeral prayer (when present) should be performed before the Maghrib prayer or after it? He replied that the funeral prayer should be performed first, then the Maghrib prayer should be offered.

Hazrat Bakr says that when you shoulder the funeral bier, keep reciting tasbih as long as you are carrying it.

Hazrat Bakr bin Abdullah says that when you lift the bier, recite Bismillah, and as long as you are carrying it on your shoulder, keep reciting Tasbeeh.

Hazrat Abi Khaldah narrates that I saw Hasan riding a donkey, performing the funeral prayer of Hazrat Abu Raja’ Al-Atardi.

Hasan says that there is no harm if a woman performs the funeral prayer while riding a donkey.

It is narrated from Hazrat Abdullah that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: He is not from among us who strikes his cheeks, tears his collar, and calls out with the call of ignorance (like the ignorant).

It is narrated from Hazrat Abdullah that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: He is not from among us who strikes faces, tears collars, and calls out like the ignorant.

Hazrat Iyad Ash'ari narrates that when Hazrat Abu Musa fell unconscious, his wife began to scream. When he regained consciousness, he said to his wife, "Do you not know what I had told you?" She says that when he passed away, she did not wail over him. We asked, "What did Abu Musa say to you?" The wife replied, "He said: He is not from among us who strikes the cheeks (face), tears the collar, or cries out loudly."

Hazrat Qarsa’ah narrates that when life became burdensome for Hazrat Abu Musa, his wife began to scream. He said to her,“Do you not know what the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) has said?”She replied,“Of course I do,”and then became silent. Later, she was asked what the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) had said. She replied,“The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) has cursed the one who tears the collar, strikes the neck or face, and screams and wails.”