Is it permissible for a fasting person to break his fast in Ramadan, and what is the duration for which they shorten the prayer?
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The questioner : The sister asks: A traveler in Ramadan, what is the duration for which he is permitted to shorten and combine the prayers? Also, does he break his fast while traveling or not?
The Shaykh : There is no specific duration. As long as he is away from his homeland with the intention of returning to it, he is a traveler. The duration is, however short it may be, that he shortens the prayer and combines the two prayers if that is easier for him, and he fasts or breaks his fast as he pleases. However, men are obligated to pray in congregation. If they miss the congregation, they shorten the prayer.
The questioner : And if the duration reaches two months, O Shaykh, while traveling.
The Shaykh : Yes, even if it reaches two months or
The Shaykh : There is no specific duration. As long as he is away from his homeland with the intention of returning to it, he is a traveler. The duration is, however short it may be, that he shortens the prayer and combines the two prayers if that is easier for him, and he fasts or breaks his fast as he pleases. However, men are obligated to pray in congregation. If they miss the congregation, they shorten the prayer.
The questioner : And if the duration reaches two months, O Shaykh, while traveling.
The Shaykh : Yes, even if it reaches two months or
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 614- هل يجوز للصائم ان يفطر في رمضان وكم المدة التي يقصرون فيها الصلاة — youtube.com
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