Riyad as-Salihin, 978
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
A man said: "O Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), I intend to set out on a journey, so counsel me." He (ﷺ) said, "Fear Allah, and ascending towards the raised ground, you should recite: "Allahu Akbar (Allah is Greatest)." When the man turned away, he (ﷺ) said, "O Allah! Shorten the distance for him and make the journey easy for him." <b>[At-Tirmidhi]</b>.
وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه أن رجلاً قال: يا رسول الله ، إني أريد أن أسافر فأوصني، قال: "عليك بتقوى الله، والتكبيرعلي كل شرف" فلما ولى الرجل قال: " اللهم اطو له البعد، وهون عليه السفر” ((رواه الترمذي وقال حديث حسن)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 7, Hadith 23
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) Seeking advice is part of the Prophet’s guidance. A giver of advice should be sincere and should advise each person by what is suitable for him.<br>
2) Fear of Allah is the best advice that accompanies a person in the worldly life and the best provision that goes with him to the Hereafter.<br>
3) Supplication has impact on the facilitation of matters and the removal of difficulties.