What is the most correct ruling regarding the duration for shortening the prayer for a traveler?

The scholars have differed regarding the duration for which a traveler is permitted to shorten the prayer. Some said: four days or less. Others said: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) did not specify a certain duration. So, what is the most correct position supported by evidence?
Answer: This issue, as the questioner stated, has scholarly disagreement among the people of knowledge. The position of the fatwa, which is the closest to the truth, is the specification of four days. So, if the intention is for four days or less, he may shorten the prayer. Just as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) stayed in Makkah for four days before his departure to Mina, and he was shortening the prayer (peace and blessings be upon him) during the Farewell Pilgrimage. The scholars said: This is a certain stay in which he (peace and blessings be upon him) shortened the prayer. This indicates that if a traveler intends to stay for four days or less, he shortens the prayer, praying two rak'ahs for the midday, afternoon, and night prayers. However, if the duration is more than that, it is obligatory to complete the prayer; because the original ruling is completion. This is the original ruling for the prayer of the resident. So, it is obligatory to adhere to the original ruling and pray four rak'ahs. This is what the majority of the scholars said, and it is what we issue fatwas with due to the precaution involved. Yes.
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