The Shaykh’s remarks on a discussion that took place between him and one of the students regarding the issue of shortening the prayer while traveling.

The Shaykh : What happened with you now, ... what is the issue? And if I say that the issue is that someone said he came to you and told you that he came here to study or to work for four months, and I told him that in that case it is not permissible for him to pray the prayer of a traveler, I told him that this statement is reasonable, is that what I said? And we entered into a long discussion, where his mind was full of the idea that if he stayed for a year or two, he is a traveler, right? What is closer to him and what is farther from him, and so on. He would come back and say that some scholars say such and such. I told him in the end, if someone goes to France or Germany and wants to study and obtain a degree in four years, is he a traveler? He does not answer. He comes back and says such and such, and so on. My brother, may Allah be pleased with you, I am asking you a question, tell me, is he a traveler or a resident? What does he come back and say? In the end, he says, "Ifta' and Mālik in Madinah?" Well, if Mālik is in Madinah, what do you have to say? Listen to him and go. I told him, my brother, this is my opinion, and this is a delicate issue in which there are no texts that everyone shares in understanding. This is my opinion, think about it; if you like it, take it, and if you do not like it, take the opinion of someone else. Why this long discussion? May Allah help us, and people do not excuse themselves, my brothers.

The questioner : Peace be upon you, and Allah’s mercy and blessings.

The Shaykh : And upon you be peace, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings and His forgiveness.

The questioner : How are you, our Shaykh?

The Shaykh : Praise be to Allah, how are you?

The questioner : We praise Allah, Mighty and Majestic, to you.

The Shaykh : I would like to ask a question?

The Shaykh: Go ahead.

The questioner : There are some transport companies that transport goods from Aqaba to Baghdad. The driver takes receipts from Aqaba and delivers them in Baghdad, where they are stamped to confirm that the goods have been fully delivered. He does not receive the money, but comes to the United Company here in Amman. This company has a lot of congestion from the shufiyyah, so they cannot pay them all at once. So they refer them to offices as intermediaries between them and the company. These offices pay the amounts in cash in exchange for a discount of two percent: one percent for the office and one percent for the United Company, which is the parent company. What is the ruling on this?

The Shaykh : The ruling of the bank.

The questioner : Also... the ruling of the bank?

The Shaykh : Yes, exactly.

The questioner : May Allah reward you with good, and do not forget me in your righteous supplication, O Shaykh.

The Shaykh : May you be successful, my brother.
The Shaykh: May Allah bless you, and you as well.

The Shaykh : Welcome...

The questioner : Peace be upon you and Allah's mercy

The Shaykh : And upon you be peace, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings.