We have a house in Makkah and a house in al-Ta'if. Is it permissible for us to shorten the prayer when we go and return between the two houses?

The questioner : The Shaykh says: From the perspective of travel, they are living in Makkah and have a house in al-Shifa in al-Ta'if, and they want to rent out the house in Makkah for the occasion of Hajj. She says: We are going up and down to Makkah because we have a house in al-Ta'if. As for the prayer, do they shorten it?

The Shaykh : No, the more cautious course is not to shorten it, because as long as they have a house and they go back and forth to it, it is better not to shorten it, because al-Ta'if and Makkah are now all one country for them.

The questioner : That is what is best for them.

The Shaykh : They do not shorten it. They do not shorten it.

The presenter : May Allah reward you with good. We have a call with us. Please, my brother.