Shortening and Combining Prayers for One Residing for a Long Period
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Question:
This questioner, Abu 'Adil, says: I have a journey of two years for treatment in one of the countries, and I read a fatwa stating that it is permissible for me to combine and shorten my prayers during my treatment over the two years.
Answer:
No, if you are a resident, shortening is not permissible for you. As for combining, if you need it because of the illness, then you combine. As for shortening, no; as long as you are residing for a period exceeding four days and you know this, you are required to complete the prayer. Yes.
This questioner, Abu 'Adil, says: I have a journey of two years for treatment in one of the countries, and I read a fatwa stating that it is permissible for me to combine and shorten my prayers during my treatment over the two years.
Answer:
No, if you are a resident, shortening is not permissible for you. As for combining, if you need it because of the illness, then you combine. As for shortening, no; as long as you are residing for a period exceeding four days and you know this, you are required to complete the prayer. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/067 — archive.org (14:45)
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