English translation
3768. It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said: "If anyone of you knew what is wrong with being alone, no one would travel at night by himself." (Sahih)
Hadith 3768
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Darussalam · Volume 5
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الحديث: 3768 ¦ الجزء: 2 ¦ الصفحة: 1239
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Source no. 3768 · Volume 8 · Page 268
Sahih
صحيح، الصحيحة (٦١)
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Arabic text
3768 - حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ قَالَ: حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ عَاصِمِ بْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ قَالَ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: «لَوْ يَعْلَمُ أَحَدُكُمْ مَا فِي الْوَحْدَةِ، مَا سَارَ أَحَدٌ بِلَيْلٍ وَحْدَهُ»
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In a long journey, most probably one needs the help of his companion, so one should choose a pious companion for his journey. The possibility of dangers increase at night so traveling alone at night should be avoided. If there is any necessity, one may travel alone as Abu Dhar ﷺ, traveled alone at the time of his emigration. Moving from one place to another place within the city is customarily not considered as journey, so going alone is allowed.