How long is the duration for combining and shortening prayers while traveling?
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The questioner : Please. Peace be upon you, Shaykh.
The Shaykh : Peace be upon you and Allah's mercy.
The questioner : May Allah give you a good morning, may you live long. Regarding combining prayers outside the area where you are.
The Shaykh : Hmm?
The questioner : Combining prayers, combining and shortening. For example, if I am in a different area, how long am I allowed to combine or shorten?
The Shaykh : It has no limit. It has no limit.
The questioner : I mean, as long as.
The Shaykh : You fulfill your purpose and return, you are a traveler until you return to your family.
The questioner : Yes, meaning you shorten and combine.
The Shaykh : No, of course, if you are in a town where the prayer is established, you must pray with the congregation. But if you miss the prayer, you may shorten it.
The Shaykh : Peace be upon you and Allah's mercy.
The questioner : May Allah give you a good morning, may you live long. Regarding combining prayers outside the area where you are.
The Shaykh : Hmm?
The questioner : Combining prayers, combining and shortening. For example, if I am in a different area, how long am I allowed to combine or shorten?
The Shaykh : It has no limit. It has no limit.
The questioner : I mean, as long as.
The Shaykh : You fulfill your purpose and return, you are a traveler until you return to your family.
The questioner : Yes, meaning you shorten and combine.
The Shaykh : No, of course, if you are in a town where the prayer is established, you must pray with the congregation. But if you miss the prayer, you may shorten it.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 590- كم مدة الجمع والقصر في السفر/سؤال على الهاتف 📞 /ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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