Is it permissible for a traveler to combine the Zuhr and 'Asr prayers on Friday?
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The questioner : Peace be upon you and Allah's mercy.
The Shaykh : Peace be upon you and Allah's mercy.
The questioner : My brother, I am traveling on Thursday and Friday. On Friday, I shorten the Zuhr prayer to two rak'ahs and combine the 'Asr prayer with it, also in two rak'ahs. What is your opinion, Shaykh?
The Shaykh : Do you pray Jumu'ah with the people, or do you pray in the desert after them?
The questioner : No, no, I am a single traveler.
The Shaykh : A traveler.
The questioner : A traveler, yes.
The Shaykh : Pray Zuhr in two rak'ahs and combine 'Asr with it; there is no harm in that.
The presenter : May Allah reward you with good, Shaykh. Peace be upon you and Allah's mercy. Peace and Allah's mercy be upon you.
The Shaykh : Peace be upon you and Allah's mercy.
The questioner : My brother, I am traveling on Thursday and Friday. On Friday, I shorten the Zuhr prayer to two rak'ahs and combine the 'Asr prayer with it, also in two rak'ahs. What is your opinion, Shaykh?
The Shaykh : Do you pray Jumu'ah with the people, or do you pray in the desert after them?
The questioner : No, no, I am a single traveler.
The Shaykh : A traveler.
The questioner : A traveler, yes.
The Shaykh : Pray Zuhr in two rak'ahs and combine 'Asr with it; there is no harm in that.
The presenter : May Allah reward you with good, Shaykh. Peace be upon you and Allah's mercy. Peace and Allah's mercy be upon you.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 658- هل يجوز للمسافر جمع الظهر والعصر يوم الجمعة/سؤال على الهاتف 📞 /ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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