Beginning the journey with Bismillah
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Etiquette of Riding & Travel
Beginning the journey with Bismillah
The general Islamic practice of beginning significant undertakings with the name of Allah applies fully to setting out on a journey.
Reference: Derived from the broader principle reflected in Sunan Abi Dawud, on the authority of Abu Hurayrah (RA)
Explanation
Starting a journey with Allah's name frames travel itself as an act carried out under His care.
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