“Be in this world as a traveller!” There is a lot about travel that should make us take this famous prophetic quote into consideration. While it is not in direct reference to the idea of travel, this quote draws parallels with travelling. It reminds Muslims that we are strangers in a world where we do not belong permanently, just like a traveller who is always on the move towards another destination. 

The concept of travel for the travelling Muslim should be a process of both inward and outward spiritual growth. Undertaking a journey, be it for pilgrimage, education or for tourism, should also evoke some humility when we realise that the mundane, everyday human routines occupy very little in comparison to the natural wonders of this world.

The Muslim travelling tradition, from the legendary explorer Ibn Battuta to Ibn Khaldun, encourages a detachment from the material world. After all, life is a continuous journey, like that of a traveller who stops under the shade of a tree briefly then departs and leaves it. 

The Traveling Muslim brings you the beauty of halal travel with our inspiring guides, reflective anecdotes and practical tips to help the halal-conscious traveller create their own unique adventures.