Why did al-Bukhari title the chapter: "Chapter on the Prohibition of Traveling for the Sake of Traveling," when the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Every nation has its own form of traveling for the sake of traveling"?
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Question : Our Shaykh, we ask about the statement that every nation has its own form of traveling for the sake of traveling. Al-Haqq mentioned it, and al-Bukhari titled the chapter "Chapter on the Prohibition of Traveling for the Sake of Traveling." Is it taken from this title that traveling for the sake of traveling is prohibited?
Answer : Traveling for the sake of traveling without a legitimate religious purpose is blameworthy, because it involves hardship for the body, wasting of wealth, and preoccupation with what is more important. However, if it is for a good purpose, there is no harm in it.
Answer : Traveling for the sake of traveling without a legitimate religious purpose is blameworthy, because it involves hardship for the body, wasting of wealth, and preoccupation with what is more important. However, if it is for a good purpose, there is no harm in it.
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قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 489- لماذا بوَّب البخاري بقوله: باب النهي عن السياحة مع أن النبي ﷺ قال: «لكل أمة سياحة»؟ -ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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