What is the ruling regarding someone entering the wilderness (desert/badia) without provisions or transport?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Hajj

Book 11 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

It is not favored for a person to enter the wilderness without provisions (*zad*) or transport (*rahilah*).

Supporting text

This dislike is due to the concern that such a person is relying upon the provisions bestowed by others (i.e., begging).