Is the obligation of hospitality the same in rural areas as in urban centers?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of Hunting and Slaughter
Primary text
There is a difference in emphasis regarding the obligation of hospitality. Ahmad stated that it is strongly emphasized, and it seems more crucial for the people of roads and villages where travelers pass through. For people in the current era, the situation is not like those earlier times.
Supporting text
A narration from Ahmad suggests that hospitality applies to the people of villages, not the people of cities.