DEBT

It has been narrated on the authority of Abu Qatada that the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) stood up among them (his Companions) to deliver his sermon in which he told them that Jihad in the way of Allah and belief in Allah (with all His Attributes) are the most meritorious of acts. A man stood up and said: Messenger of Allah, do you think that if I am killed in the way of Allah, my sins will be blotted out from me? The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: Yes, in case you are killed in the way of Allah and you were patient and sincere and you always fought facing the enemy, never turming your back upon him. Then he added: What have you said (now)? (Wishing to have further assurance from him for his satisfaction), he asked (again): Do you think if I am killed in the way of Allah, all my sins will be obliterated from me?

The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: Yes, it you were patient and sincere and always fought facing the enemy and never turning your back upon him, (all your lapses would be forgiven) except debt. Gabriel has told me this.


Sahih Muslim, Book 20, Number 4646.

RIGHTEOUSNESS IS A TRAVELER'S BEST PROVISION

On beginning a journey, the Prophet Muhammad SAWS would say: "O Allah, 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 Allah 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