Chapter 164: About the Desirability of Performing

Translation: 510. Narrated Ka'ab ibn Malik: ' The Messenger of Allah used not to return to his house after a journey except at forenoon. Whenever he returned, he used to start with [ go to] the mosque where he used to perform two raka'as. " (At-Termizi)

Translation: 15 It should be obvious that one who has passed a long time outside his hometown should inform his family of his expected arrival. In the case where the time of arrival is known, such in case of an expedition where the arrival is known, there is no harm in coming by night. As for those who have spent a long time in other countries, such as in the case of expatriation, one should inform his family of his arrival so that the women could embellish themselves and be ready for him, as directed in other Hadith.