The point at which a traveler begins to shorten the prayer
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Question:
Yes, yes. Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, when is it permissible for a traveler to shorten the prayer? Is it when he passes beyond the built-up area, or when he exceeds the distance for shortening?
Answer:
No, when he passes beyond the built-up area of the town, the journey begins. He shortens the prayer, combines prayers, and breaks his fast in Ramadan. Yes.
Yes, yes. Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, when is it permissible for a traveler to shorten the prayer? Is it when he passes beyond the built-up area, or when he exceeds the distance for shortening?
Answer:
No, when he passes beyond the built-up area of the town, the journey begins. He shortens the prayer, combines prayers, and breaks his fast in Ramadan. Yes.
Source
شرح إغاثة اللهفان من مصائد الشيطان لابن القيم، فصل ومن أبلغ كيد الشيطان وسخريته بالمفتونين بالصور — islamhouse.com (1:13:53)
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