Is riding an animal while following a funeral procession disliked (Makruh)?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Funerals

Book 7 · Issue 1 · Bab 1

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It is disliked to ride an animal while following a funeral procession. This is based on the report from Thawban who said that the Prophet (peace be upon him) saw people riding while following a funeral and admonished them, saying: 'Are you not ashamed? Indeed, the angels of Allah are on foot, and you are upon the backs of mounts.' This hadith was narrated by Al-Tirmidhi.