Shortening the 'Isha' prayer behind one who is praying Maghrib
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: Is it permissible for a traveler who wants to pray the 'Isha' prayer to join those who are praying Maghrib and shorten it to two rak'ahs? Is it permissible for a traveler who wants to pray the 'Isha' prayer to join those who are praying Maghrib and pray two rak'ahs for 'Isha' as a shortened prayer?
Answer:
No, Maghrib is not a shortened prayer, so one does not shorten behind a prayer that is not shortened; rather, he completes the prayer. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: Is it permissible for a traveler who wants to pray the 'Isha' prayer to join those who are praying Maghrib and shorten it to two rak'ahs? Is it permissible for a traveler who wants to pray the 'Isha' prayer to join those who are praying Maghrib and pray two rak'ahs for 'Isha' as a shortened prayer?
Answer:
No, Maghrib is not a shortened prayer, so one does not shorten behind a prayer that is not shortened; rather, he completes the prayer. Yes.
Source
شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم، بداية من باب ما جاء في قيام الليل — islamhouse.com (1:09:12)
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