Chapter on Beginning a Journey with Charity

"Give charity and then set out on your journey on any day you wish."

I asked Abu Abdullah (as) whether it is disliked to travel on certain days considered unfavorable, such as Wednesdays and others. Imam (as) replied: "Begin your journey with charity, set out whenever it seems appropriate…

I used to observe the stars and understand their movements and their rise, and from this, certain thoughts would enter my mind. I complained about this to Abu al-Hasan Imam Musa ibn Jafar Al-Kadhim, peace be upon them…

"Whoever gives charity in the morning, Allah (swt), the Exalted and Glorious, will avert the misfortune of that day from him."

"Ali ibn al-Husayn, peace be upon them both, whenever he intended to travel to one of his properties, would purchase safety from Allah (swt), the Exalted, with whatever was available to him. This would be done as he…