11 – When a man who has more than one wife plans to travel with one of them, he should draw lots among them; whichever wife’s lot is selected accompanies him. ʿĀʾishah reported: “Whenever the Messenger of Allah ﷺ intended to travel, he would cast lots among his wives, and whichever one’s lot came up, he would take her with him.” (1) This is the Sunnah: if he wishes to travel with some of his wives, drawing lots brings great ease. (2)
12 – It is recommended that he set out on a Thursday in the early morning, following the practice of the Prophet ﷺ. Kaʿb ibn Mālik said, “Hardly ever would the Messenger of Allah ﷺ depart on a journey except on a Thursday.” (3) He ﷺ also prayed for his community to be blessed in the early hours, saying, “O Allah, bless…"