What is the ruling on traveling with the Mus'haf to the land of the enemy (Dar al-Harb)?
Chapter on the Obligation of Purification
Al-Mughni
Book of Purification
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It is not permissible to travel with the Mus'haf to the land of the enemy. This is based on the report from Ibn Umar, who said that the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) commanded: 'Do not travel with the Qur'an to the land of the enemy, out of fear that their hands might reach it.'