The Ruling on Delaying the 'Isha' Prayer While Traveling, and the Adhan and Iqamah

Question:
The questioner says: Honorable Father, what is the ruling for one who goes out into the desert, and the time for 'Isha' enters, and then they delay the prayer until twelve at night? Is it prescribed for them to perform the adhan and iqamah, or is the adhan specific to the beginning of the time to announce its entry? Please give us a ruling, and may Allah reward you.

Answer:
It is not obligatory to delay 'Isha' until the middle of the night. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: . So it is obligatory to pray it before that, whether traveling or resident. It must be brought forward before the middle of the night. And if they are in the wilderness, it is obligatory for them to perform the adhan and iqamah, just as it is obligatory in the city. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded the adhan and iqamah, so they should call the adhan and the iqamah, but they should not delay it until the middle of the night; before that, before the middle of the night.