It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Najashi has passed away. So the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and his companions went towards Baqi. We formed rows behind the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), and he was in front of us. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said four takbirs.

Hazrat Abdur Rahman bin Abzi narrates that when Hazrat Zainab bint Jahsh passed away, Hazrat Umar recited four takbirs in the funeral prayer. Then he asked the noble wives who should descend her into the grave. They replied: The one who used to come to her during her lifetime (the one from whom she did not observe veiling).

Hazrat Abdu Khair narrates that Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) passed away in such a state that he used to recite four takbirs in the funeral prayer.

Hazrat Umair bin Saeed narrates that I offered the funeral prayer of Hazrat Yazid bin Al-Mukaffaf behind Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him). He recited four takbirs in the funeral prayer.

It is narrated in a similar manner from Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him).

Ibrahim narrates that Abdullah was asked about the number of takbirs in the funeral prayer. He replied that every kind of practice has been done in the funeral prayer, but I found the people (the companions) united upon four takbirs.

Hazrat Abdullah says that there are four takbirs in the funeral prayer, including the takbir of commencement.

Hazrat Muhajir Abi Al-Hasan narrates that I offered the funeral prayer behind Hazrat Bara, and he said four takbirs in it.

A person asked Hazrat Uqbah bin Aamir, "How many takbeers are there in the funeral prayer?" He replied, "Four." I asked, "Is it the same during the day and night?" He replied, "The day and night are the same."

Hazrat Zaid bin Talha narrates that I went to Hazrat Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them), and he recited four Takbirs over the funeral.