The Ruling on Combining and Shortening Prayers During a Long Stay
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Question:
He says: I am going to travel with my sister for medical treatment abroad, Honorable Shaykh, and we will stay for six months. I have read that we are allowed to combine and shorten the prayers.
Answer:
No, if you stay for a period exceeding four days, and you know that you will stay for more than four days, then complete the prayers; because the state of travel has ended. And fast Ramadan; because the state of travel has ended in this stay. Yes.
He says: I am going to travel with my sister for medical treatment abroad, Honorable Shaykh, and we will stay for six months. I have read that we are allowed to combine and shorten the prayers.
Answer:
No, if you stay for a period exceeding four days, and you know that you will stay for more than four days, then complete the prayers; because the state of travel has ended. And fast Ramadan; because the state of travel has ended in this stay. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/086 — archive.org (7:08)
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