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Share Surplus Provisions on the Road
Difficulty:Medium
Just a habit change
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The Sunnah
Abu Sa‘id al-Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him) said: While we were on a journey with the Prophet ﷺ, a man came on his mount… The Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever has a spare mount, let him give it to one who has none, and whoever has surplus provisions, let him give to one who has none," until we thought none of us had any right to a surplus.
Source: Sahih Muslim 1728
The Science
Sharing extra transport and food on a journey embodies generosity and brotherhood, ensuring no traveller is left in need while teaching detachment from excess.
How to Practice
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On a trip, notice companions who are short of food, water or a seat
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Share your surplus before you are asked
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Carry a little extra with the intention of helping others
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Treat surplus provisions as a trust to be shared, not hoarded
Muslims revived this Sunnah
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