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to eternity and the ultimate return. One should therefore not be heedless of that
final journey while getting ready for the Pilgrimage.

Provisions

As for provisions; these must be from a lawful source. If the Pilgrim feels himself
impelled to take a lot, seeking enough to last him the whole journey without
spoiling of going bad before he reaches his destination, let him remember that
the journey to the Hereafter is a much longer one than this and that the provision
for it is true piety. Apart from piety, whatever one supposes to be provision will be
left behind when you die, leaving you in the lurch. It will no more keep than the
fresh food that goes bad on the first leg of the journey, leaving one dismayed and
helpless in the moment of need. Beware therefore, in case the deeds, which
make up your provision for the Hereafter do not go with you after death, but get
spoiled instead by the taint of hypocrisy and the turbidity of remissness.

Transport

As for transport; when the Pilgrim procures a riding beast, he should give