"I heard Al-Bara' bin 'Azib say: The Messenger of Allah said: 'whoever follows a Janazah until the prayer is offered, he will have one Qirat of reward and whoever walks with the funeral until (the body) is buried will have two Qirats of reward, and a Qirat is like Uhud."'
Hadith Text & Reference
"I heard Al-Bara' bin 'Azib say: The Messenger of Allah said: 'whoever follows a Janazah until the prayer is offered, he will have one Qirat of reward and whoever walks with the funeral until (the body) is buried will have two Qirats of reward, and a Qirat is like Uhud."'
Source: Sunan an-Nasa'i 1940 | Book: The Book of Funerals
Meaning of Qirat
The Qirat mentioned is not a small, standard measure but is compared to Mount Uhud—a massive mountain in Medina visible to all. This comparison illustrates the immense, unimaginable scale of divine reward, emphasizing Allah's boundless generosity.
Virtue of Accompanying the Janazah
The hadith establishes a clear distinction in reward: one Qirat for attending the funeral prayer and two Qirats for remaining until burial. This encourages full participation, reflecting comprehensive care for the deceased Muslim brother/sister.
Scholarly Commentary
Scholars explain that this immense reward is granted due to the selfless nature of the act—providing comfort to the deceased in their transition, supporting the grieving family, and reflecting on mortality, which softens the heart and increases remembrance of the Hereafter.
The act embodies sincerity, as it is performed seeking only Allah's pleasure with no expectation of worldly return from the deceased.
Legal Ruling & Community Spirit
Accompanying the funeral procession is a collective obligation (Fard Kifayah) upon the Muslim community. When a sufficient number fulfills it, the sin is lifted from all. This hadith motivates exceeding the minimum, transforming obligation into an opportunity for great spiritual gain.