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Two Rak‘ahs in the Masjid on Return
Difficulty:Easy
5 minutes
sahih
The Sunnah
Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) said: "I came to the Prophet ﷺ while he was in the masjid, and he said to me: 'Pray two rak‘ahs.'” Ka‘b ibn Malik also reported that the Prophet ﷺ, when he returned from a journey, would first go to the masjid and pray two rak‘ahs in it.
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 3088
The Science
Beginning the homecoming with gratitude in the house of Allah sets a calm, thankful tone before reuniting with family, turning arrival into worship rather than mere relief.
How to Practice
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When you arrive back home from travel, go first to the masjid if you can
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Pray two rak‘ahs as a thanksgiving to Allah for safe return
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Then proceed to greet your family
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Make this your habit after every significant journey
Muslims revived this Sunnah
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