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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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Shortening the prayer for one who leaves after the 'Asr adhan

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Question:
If you leave the town after the 'Asr adhan, you are considered a traveler. So, do I shorten the prayer after leaving the buildings? If I leave the town after the 'Asr adhan,

Answer:
Yes. And while you are in the town, you do not shorten it; the prayer is obligatory for you in full. However, if you leave the buildings before the adhan, before the time enters, yes, you are considered a traveler. Yes.
Source شرح إغاثة اللهفان من مصائد الشيطان لابن القيم، فصل ومحاسبة النفس نوعان — islamhouse.com (1:08:27)

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