Is it obligatory to face the qiblah in an airplane or a train?
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The questioner : The questioner says, "Honorable Shaykh,"
The Shaykh : "This person is asking about the obligatory prayer while traveling, if he is in an airplane or in a train?"
We say: It is obligatory for you to face the qiblah. As for the train, it is possible and easy. As for the airplane, there may be difficulty. First, because the airplane seats are narrow, and second, because the airplane deviates quickly and it is difficult for a person to keep track of that. So in that case, we turn to the rule we mentioned, which is "Fear Allah as much as you are able." We mentioned this rule based on the verses indicating this. Yes.
The Shaykh : "This person is asking about the obligatory prayer while traveling, if he is in an airplane or in a train?"
We say: It is obligatory for you to face the qiblah. As for the train, it is possible and easy. As for the airplane, there may be difficulty. First, because the airplane seats are narrow, and second, because the airplane deviates quickly and it is difficult for a person to keep track of that. So in that case, we turn to the rule we mentioned, which is "Fear Allah as much as you are able." We mentioned this rule based on the verses indicating this. Yes.