A woman studying far from her family's home, about 100 kilometers away, and living there: if she comes to her family's home, may she shorten the prayer?
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The questioner : The first question states that my sister is studying at a university about one hundred kilometers away from us. After a few days pass, she comes to us and stays for about two or three days. Is it permissible for her to shorten the prayer during this period?
The Shaykh : During this period when she returns to you, it is not permissible for her to shorten the prayer. This is because she has returned to her homeland. When a traveler returns to his homeland, it is obligatory for him to complete the prayer, even if he stays there for only a few days, because he has returned to the original state. However, if a person is traveling, it is permissible for him to shorten the prayer. Accordingly, if your sister returns to you, she is required to pray the full prayer, not shortened.
The Shaykh : During this period when she returns to you, it is not permissible for her to shorten the prayer. This is because she has returned to her homeland. When a traveler returns to his homeland, it is obligatory for him to complete the prayer, even if he stays there for only a few days, because he has returned to the original state. However, if a person is traveling, it is permissible for him to shorten the prayer. Accordingly, if your sister returns to you, she is required to pray the full prayer, not shortened.