What is the distance for shortening the prayer, and how many days does a person shorten the prayer in the place where he has settled? Is the hadith about the Cave on Friday authentic?

The questioner : The distance for shortening the prayer, and how many days does a person shorten the prayer in the place where he has settled?

The Shaykh : There is no specific distance; rather, the matter returns to the customary practice of the Shari'ah.

The questioner : Yes, okay. How many days does he shorten the prayer in the place he traveled to?

The Shaykh : There are no limited days, so I say it returns to the customary practice of the Shari'ah.
The student: Peace be upon you.

The Shaykh : Welcome, and upon you be peace.

The questioner : Our Shaykh...

The Shaykh : And peace be upon you. Welcome, welcome.

The questioner : The hadith about Surat al-Kahf, O Shaykh?

The Shaykh : The hadith is authentic.

The questioner : How many days does he shorten the prayer, O Shaykh, or does he continue for the rest of the period?

The Shaykh : As long as he does not intend to reside, he shortens the prayer.