Your scattering about in the mountain passes and valleys is indeed from the devil

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Hadith narrated by Narrated by Abu Daoud

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Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

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Hadith text: Your scattering about in the mountain passes and valley…

عن أبي ثَعْلَبَة الخُشَني رضي الله عنه قال: كان الناس إذا نزلوا منزلًا تفرقوا في الشِّعابِ والأَوْدِيَةِ، فقال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : «إن تَفَرُّقَكم في هذه الشِّعاب والأَوْدِية إنما ذلكم من الشيطان». فلم ينزلوا بعد ذلك منزلاً إلا انضم بعضهم إلى بعض.

Explanation of the hadith: Your scattering about in the mountain passes and valley…

The people used to scatter in the valleys and mountain passes when encamped during a journey. The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) informed them this is inspired by the devil in order to instill fear in them and lure the enemies of Allah (to attack them). After that whenever they set up their camp they would stay so close together that if a garment were spread over them it would cover them all.

Categories : Shariah-approved Manners · Manners and Rulings of Travel · Virtues and Manners

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