Is there a specific duration for which a traveler is permitted to shorten and combine prayers?
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The questioner : Shaykh, regarding the traveler, is there a specific duration for shortening and combining prayers, or is it up to what Allah wills?
The Shaykh : There is no specific duration; rather, that depends on custom.
The questioner : How do you mean?
The Shaykh : And on the traveler’s intention.
The questioner : Is it defined by days, such as three, six, or nine, or something similar?
The Shaykh: No.
The questioner : As long as he is considered a traveler, he shortens the prayer.
The Shaykh : Until he intends to reside or returns to his home.
The Shaykh : There is no specific duration; rather, that depends on custom.
The questioner : How do you mean?
The Shaykh : And on the traveler’s intention.
The questioner : Is it defined by days, such as three, six, or nine, or something similar?
The Shaykh: No.
The questioner : As long as he is considered a traveler, he shortens the prayer.
The Shaykh : Until he intends to reside or returns to his home.
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