The Ruling on the Rawatib Prayers for a Traveler During Hajj

Question : If a person is residing in Makkah and is considered a traveler among the pilgrims, is it better for him to pray the rawatib of Dhuhr, Maghrib, and Isha, or is it better for him to leave them?

Answer : It is better for a person who is a traveler, whether in reality or by ruling, not to voluntarily pray the rawatib of Dhuhr, Maghrib, and Isha, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did not voluntarily pray them during his Hajj. As for voluntary prayers other than these three, he should perform them, and there is no blame on him, such as the sunnah of Duha, the night prayer, witr, the sunnah of Fajr, and other voluntary prayers. However, the rawatib of Dhuhr, Maghrib, and Isha are not performed during travel, whether the travel is in reality, such as being in the desert, or by ruling, such as being a resident waiting for Hajj and then returning to his country after performing Hajj.