Uses and customs before embarking on a journey

To remain immune from the possible dangers, the traveler before the trip makes a small offer of charity, is recited Āyat al-Kursī: the "verse of the Throne", passes under the Koran, please for him and his companions throw water for land behind him so that he leaves healthy and returns from the journey. This custom dates back to ancient times and still exists on the occasion of a trip of family members.