Sa’sa’ah bin Suhan narrates: Sayyiduna Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) said takbeer five times in (the funeral prayer) in Iraq, also four times, and also seven times. He stated this: The Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said takbeer eleven times, nine times, seven times, six times, five times, and four times in (the funeral prayer).
Hadith Referenceسنن الدارقطني / كتاب الصلاة / 1512
Hadith Takhrij«أخرجه الدارقطني فى ((سننه)) برقم: 1512»