Conditions for Shortening the Prayer While Traveling and in the Case of Rain
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Question:
Also, this person asks, may Allah protect you: What are the conditions for shortening the prayer while traveling and in the case of rain?
Answer:
Shortening the prayer is not done in the case of rain; it is only done when traveling,[An-Nisa 4:101] meaning you traveled [An-Nisa 4:101]. As for combining prayers, it is permissible, not a recommended practice; it is only permissible in cases of need. It is permissible for a sick person to combine prayers if he needs to combine them. It is permissible for a traveler to combine prayers if he needs to combine them. It is permissible on a rainy, muddy night to combine the Maghrib and 'Isha' prayers for the residents of the town if they need to do so. Thus, combining is permissible, and shortening is a recommended practice. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Also, this person asks, may Allah protect you: What are the conditions for shortening the prayer while traveling and in the case of rain?
Answer:
Shortening the prayer is not done in the case of rain; it is only done when traveling,
And when you travel throughout the land
وَإِذَا ضَرَبْتُمْ فِي الْأَرْضِthere is no blame upon you for shortening the prayer
فَلَيْسَ عَلَيْكُمْ جُنَاحٌ أَن تَقْصُرُوا مِنَ الصَّلَاةِThe presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
قناة «السعودية»، برنامج فتاوى — youtube.com (9:24)
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