What is the ruling if a traveler enters a town and stays in it, with regard to shortening the prayer?

The Shaykh : ... So you are a resident. If you do not intend to reside, you are a traveler. No one knows whether you intended or not except Allah, then you.

The questioner : ... After twenty days.

The Shaykh : ... You are a resident. As long as you intended to reside, you are a resident.

The questioner : Complete the prayer.

The Shaykh : Complete the prayer and perform the recommended practices as you would in your home country.

The questioner : Is there a criterion based on the number of days in travel?

The Shaykh: No.

The questioner : Meaning, if he intends to stay for a week, is he considered a resident?

The Shaykh : Yes, the difference is between intending to reside or still being undecided. The undecided one is the opposite of the resident; is that clear?

The questioner : Clear, O my Shaykh, yes.