“When the Prophet would travel, and he would mount his riding camel, he would gesture with his finger” – and Shu’bah stretched out his finger – “and say: ‘O Allah You are the companion on the journey, and the caretaker for the family, O Allah, accompany us with Your protection, and return us in security, O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the difficulties of the journey, and from returning in great sadness (Allahumma Antas-Sahibu Fis Safari Wal-Khalifatu Fil-Ahli Allahumma Ashabna Bi Nusaika Waqlibna Bi-Dhimmah, Allahummazwi Lanal-Arda Wa Hawwin Alainas-Safar, Allahumma Inni A’udhu Bika Min Wa’tha’is-Safari Wa Ka’abatil-Munqalab).’”