Apr 26, 2007

RIGHTEOUSNESS IS A TRAVELER'S BEST PROVISION

HADITH OF THE DAY:

RIGHTEOUSNESS IS A TRAVELER'S BEST PROVISION

On beginning a journey, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) would say:

"O God, we ask of Thee, in this journey of ours, righteousness and piety, and to (be able to) perform such deeds that are pleasing to You."

Fiqh-us-Sunnah, Volume 2, Number 119B


A man once approached the Prophet and said:

"I am intending to go out on a journey, please (offer a prayer for me)."

The Prophet replied: "May God grant you the provision of righteousness. . .And may He make it easy for you to do virtuous deeds, wherever you may be."

Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 235


The Prophet also said:

"Be in this world as if you are a stranger or a traveler."

Sahih Al-Bukhari, Volume 8, Hadith 425


To learn more about the life and legacy of the Prophet Muhammad, go to: www.cair.com/Muhammad


VERSE OF THE DAY:

AID A TRAVELER IN NEED

"Give what is due to your relatives, the needy and the traveler in need. That is best for those who seek God's pleasure, and it is they who will prosper."

The Holy Quran, 30:38


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