" two great mountains." No mention is made of what followed (these words) ; and in the hadith transmitted by 'Abd al- A'la (the words are):" till (the burial) is complete." In the hadith transmitted by 'Abd ar-Razzaq (the words are):" till he is placed in the grave."
The Book of Prayer - Funerals
Sahih Muslim 945 b
Hadith Commentary
The narration describes the proper procedure for standing during funeral prayers and burial. The phrase "two great mountains" refers to the two rows of people standing on either side of the funeral procession, forming a dignified passage for the deceased.
The variant transmissions clarify the duration of this standing: one must remain standing until the burial is fully completed and the deceased is properly placed in the grave. This demonstrates the importance of honoring the deceased until their final resting is secured.
This practice reflects the Sunnah of showing respect and accompanying the deceased throughout the burial process, emphasizing the communal responsibility toward the departed Muslim until their earthly journey is complete.