Completing the 'Asr prayer for one who traveled after it became obligatory
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Question:
The 'Asr prayer became obligatory before he traveled, so he prayed it after leaving his town. Does he complete the 'Asr prayer, or does he shorten it? Yes.
Answer:
If it became obligatory upon him while he was in the town, he prays it in full. The criterion is when it becomes obligatory, not when it is performed. He prays it in full. However, if it did not become obligatory until after he had left the town, he shortens it.
The 'Asr prayer became obligatory before he traveled, so he prayed it after leaving his town. Does he complete the 'Asr prayer, or does he shorten it? Yes.
Answer:
If it became obligatory upon him while he was in the town, he prays it in full. The criterion is when it becomes obligatory, not when it is performed. He prays it in full. However, if it did not become obligatory until after he had left the town, he shortens it.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 141/62 شرح زاد المستقنع/ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (1:27:31)
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