It is an act of Sunnah to hurry when carrying the deceased to their graves

Fatwa no. 18936 Is it Sunnah (action following the teachings of the Prophet) to hurry when carrying the deceased to their graves? Is there a Hadith indicating the virtue of being a pallbearer?

A 1: Yes, it is of the Sunnah to hasten when carrying the deceased and to walk at a speedier pace than the normal walk (Part No. 7; Page No. 336) and slower than a jogging pace. It was reported that the Prophet (peace be upon him) stated: Hasten to bury the deceased, for if they were righteous, you will be forwarding them toward goodness; and if otherwise, then you will throwing off an evil from your necks." (Agreed upon by Al-Bukhari and Muslim). Moreover, Abu Dawud narrated in his Sunan (Hadith compilations classified by jurisprudential themes) on the authority of Abu Bakrah that he said: I witnessed it myself when we walked at a quick pace with the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) and we were pallbearers (carrying a dead person). Being a pallbearer at a funeral is of the Sunnah; it is following the example of the Prophet (peace be upon him). It was authentically reported that the Prophet (peace be upon him) was a pallbearer at the funeral of Sa`d ibn Mu`adh and the Companions also would do so. Thus, we should follow their example. Ibn Abu Shaybah narrated with a sound Sanad (chain of narrators) on the authority of Abu Al-Darda': To realize the full reward of attending a Janazah (funeral), it should be accompanied by the relatives of the deceased who carry it by its four corners, and dust is put over the grave. This is not a personal opinion; it is the Sunnah of the Prophet (peace be upon him).