The distance at which shortening the prayer is permissible
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Question:
Is there a specific distance and a specific duration for shortening the prayer?
Answer:
Yes. One day and one night, for the one walking or riding a mount. As for distance, it is approximately eighty kilometers. If the distance between the town is eighty kilometers, or between the destination he is heading to and his town is eighty kilometers, then this is a journey in the Shari'ah. Yes.
The presenter: He shortens and combines...?
The Shaykh: He shortens and combines. Yes.
Is there a specific distance and a specific duration for shortening the prayer?
Answer:
Yes. One day and one night, for the one walking or riding a mount. As for distance, it is approximately eighty kilometers. If the distance between the town is eighty kilometers, or between the destination he is heading to and his town is eighty kilometers, then this is a journey in the Shari'ah. Yes.
The presenter: He shortens and combines...?
The Shaykh: He shortens and combines. Yes.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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