The distance that permits shortening the prayer
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Fatwa number ( 20983 )
Q: I am an employeeworking in a military position in the area ofThuwal, which is about 150 kilometers fromMakkah, and I commute daily to and from work. My question is: Is it permissible for me to shorten and combine the Zuhr and 'Asr prayers? Knowing that I leave my work at 12:00 noon and arrive at my home inI go back and forth every day, and my question is: Is it permissible for me to shorten and combine the Dhuhr and 'Asr prayers? Knowing that I leave my work at 12:00 noon and arrive home atat 1:45 in the afternoon. I hope you will kindly answer this issue in writing, in order to resolve the dispute among the employees regarding this matter. May Allah reward you, do you good, and grant you abundant reward and compensation?1:45 in the afternoon. I hope you will be kind enough to answer this issue in writing, in order to settle the dispute among the employees regarding this matter. May Allah reward you, do you good, and grant you abundant reward and compensation.
A: The distance mentioned between Makkah and Thuwal is a travel distance, so it is permissible for you to combine and shorten the prayers until you return to Makkah , even if this happens daily. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q: I am an employeeworking in a military position in the area ofThuwal, which is about 150 kilometers fromMakkah, and I commute daily to and from work. My question is: Is it permissible for me to shorten and combine the Zuhr and 'Asr prayers? Knowing that I leave my work at 12:00 noon and arrive at my home inI go back and forth every day, and my question is: Is it permissible for me to shorten and combine the Dhuhr and 'Asr prayers? Knowing that I leave my work at 12:00 noon and arrive home atat 1:45 in the afternoon. I hope you will kindly answer this issue in writing, in order to resolve the dispute among the employees regarding this matter. May Allah reward you, do you good, and grant you abundant reward and compensation?1:45 in the afternoon. I hope you will be kind enough to answer this issue in writing, in order to settle the dispute among the employees regarding this matter. May Allah reward you, do you good, and grant you abundant reward and compensation.
A: The distance mentioned between Makkah and Thuwal is a travel distance, so it is permissible for you to combine and shorten the prayers until you return to Makkah , even if this happens daily. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
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