What is disliked for men, being followed or gathered around

Al-Haytham said: Asim saw some people walking behind a man. He said: "This is indeed a trial for the one who is being followed and a humiliation for those who follow."

Habib bin Abi Thabit said: Some people came after Sayyiduna Ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) and began walking behind him. He asked: "Do you need something?" They said: "No." He said: "Go back, for this is a humiliation for the one who comes behind and a trial for the one who is being followed."

Sulaym bin Hanzalah said: We came to Sayyiduna Ubayy bin Ka'b (may Allah be pleased with him) to converse with him. When he got up, we also got up and began walking with him. Then Sayyiduna Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) met him and raised his whip over him. He said: "O Commander of the Faithful, be aware of what you are doing!" He said: "What you see is indeed a trial for the one followed and a humiliation for the follower."

Asim said: Ibn Sirin would not let anyone walk with him.

Asim said: When more than four people sat with Abu al-Aliyah, he would stand up.