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Salah During Travel (Qasr)

Praying 5 times a day is an obligation upon Muslims. However, Allah has allowed His servants to shorten their Salah during travel.

1- Why Should We Follow Qasr Salah During Travel?

The Messenger of Allah (S.A.W.) said, 

“Verily, Allah loves for you to take His concessions , just as he dislikes you to be disobedient.” (Musnad Ahmad: 5832)

The shortening of prayers is mentioned in the Quran and is a confirmed Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.): 

“And when you travel throughout the land, there is no blame upon you for the shortening Prayer” (Quran 4:101, An-Nasai: 457)

Hence, for travelers, it is permissible to shorten those Prayers that consist of 4 Rakat to only 2 Rakat (i.e. only Fardh Prayer of Dhuhr, Asr & Isha Salah).

2- Opinion of Different Fiqh:

According to Imam Shafii (R.A.) and Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal (R.A.), Reduction in the Prayer is not obligatory but merely optional. However, it is better to shorten it.

Imam Abu Hanifah (R.A.) considers ‘Reduction in Prayer'’ as obligatory (Wajib) during travel .

3- Conditions for Qasr:

Travelling Distance

According to Imam Abu Hanifa, the minimum required distance for a person to be considered a traveler is when he or she intends to travel for 48 miles (80 kilometers approx) from his/her Waṭan-e-Aṣli (Original Hometown).

Imam Shafi'i, Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal and Imam Malik fixed this distance at 55 miles approx (88 km approx).

Shortening of the prayers commences once a person leaves the city limits and ceases when they re-enter the city limits.

Period/Time

There is considerable scholarly disagreement on this matter from three days to four and to fifteen days.

Traveler-status is the intention to stay at the place of arrival for a period of:

Less than Fifteen (15) days [Hanafi]

Less than Four (4) days [Hanbali, Maliki and Shafii] - (Days of arrival and departure are not included)

4- How to do Taqseer (shortening of Prayers):

During travel, only Salah with 4 Rakat Fardh is to be shortened, i.e. Dhuhr, Asr & Isha. Travelers should offer 2 Rakat instead of 4 Rakat of the mentioned Salahs.

However, 2 Rakat Fardh of Fajr and 3 Rakat of Maghrib Salah must be offered in full as you cannot cut 2 or 3 Rakat Fardh Salah in half.

When on a journey, the Prophet (S.A.W.) used to offer, without fail, 2 Sunnah Rakat of Fajr Prayer and 3 Rakat Witr with Isha Prayer . So these two should be offered even during traveling. 

Remember that these rules are only for a person who is traveling and offering individual Salah. If the traveler is praying in congregation then he must follow the Imam and offer the full Salah.

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Shortening and Combining Prayers While Travelling (Qasr Salat)

Posted by Ahmed Abdulla | Prayer

In this article we will cover the topic which confuses many Muslims known as Qasr Salat (Salat during travel). People often ask, what is the ruling on shortening the Salah when travelling? What are the conditions and how many rakats should I pray? What if I am gone for an extended period of time, how long can I offer the shortened prayer for?

It is certainly acceptable that the salah, specifically the fardh rakats of Zuhr, Asr, and Isha are reduced from four rakats to two rakats. The shortening of prayers is mentioned both in the Quran and is a confirmed Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

In Surah An Nisa , ayah 101 it says,

وَإِذَا ضَرَبْتُمْ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ فَلَيْسَ عَلَيْكُمْ جُنَاحٌ أَن تَقْصُرُوا۟ مِنَ ٱلصَّلَوٰةِ إِنْ خِفْتُمْ أَن يَفْتِنَكُمُ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوٓا۟ ۚ إِنَّ ٱلْكَٰفِرِينَ كَانُوا۟ لَكُمْ عَدُوًّا مُّبِينًا Transliteration : Wa izaa darabtum fil ardi falaisa ‘alaikum junaahun an taqsuroo minas Salaati in khiftum ai yaftinakumul lazeena kafarooo; innal kaafireena kaanoo lakum aduwwam mubeenaa Translation : And when you travel throughout the land, there is no blame upon you for shortening the prayer, if you fear that those who disbelieve may disrupt [or attack] you. Indeed, the disbelievers are ever to you a clear enemy.

The Hanafi view is since there’s evidence that Rasulullah always prayed Qasr Salat while travelling it is considered Sunnah al-mu’akkadah. [1,2,3] There is no mention of him ever praying in full while travelling. Sunnah Mu’akkadah is the sunnah which should be followed, a person who abandons them is considered blameworthy.

If you read the ayat in Surah An-Nisa you may believe that it made reference to shortening the salat only when travelling and there is a threat or danger to your life which is why it would be permissible for you to curtail your worship. But what if you travel and there’s no danger?

This question was asked of Prophet Muhammad and he responded, “This is a favor from Allah (SWT) to you, so accept His favor.” [4]

How Far Does One Have To Travel To Pray Shortened Prayer?

There is no hadith or mention in the Quran on how far one must travel that specifies the need for Qasr Salat. The jurists argue, the minimum required distance should approximately 55 miles (around 88.7km). This is around four burud (an antiquated unit of distance representing two days of travel with a Camel).

The shortening of the prayer can also commence once he has left his village or city.

How Many Days Can You Offer the Shortened Salah?

There is a difference of opinion as to how many days you can pray the shortened salah as this is not specified in the hadith. According to the Hanafi Fiqh, it’s permissible for a Muslim to pray shortened prayer if he plans to stay less than 15 days. Beyond 15 days he is believed to be a resident and should offer the regular fardh rakats.

If he planned on staying less than 15 days but due to some unforeseen circumstance, for example delays or flight cancellations, he should keep Qasr salat as long as conditions haven’t changed and he is not able to return home. This can last days, weeks or even years as long as it is out of the traveller’s control.

Praying In Congregation

It is still recommended that the traveller should pray in congregation. If he attends a local masjid he must follow the imam and offer the full salat. If he is elected to lead the congregation with local residents he can offer the shortened prayer but should advise the followers so they make the proper niyyah that they will be offering the shortened prayer with the Imam.

On Combining the Prayers

Most jurists are in agreement that the person travelling can combine the prayers. Specificially, Zuhr and Asr can be combined and Maghrib and Isha can be combined.  [5,6]

There are two options when combining the prayers, you can either advance Asr and pray at the time of Zuhr or pray Zuhr delayed at the time of Asr. Same for Maghrib and Isha. The only prayer you can not combine if Fajr with Zuhr or Isha with Fajr.

References:

[1] It was narrated that ‘Umar said: “The prayer while traveling is two Rak’ah, and Friday is two Rak’ah, and ‘Eid is two Rak’ah. They are complete and are not shortened, as told by Muhammad (ﷺ).” Sunan Ibn Majah Grade: Sahih (Darussalam)

[2] Narrated Anas: We stayed (in Mecca) for ten days along with the Prophet (ﷺ) and used to offer shortened prayers (i.e. journey prayers). Sahih Al-Bukhari

[3] Narrated Ibn Abbas: The Prophet (ﷺ) once stayed for nineteen days and prayed shortened prayers. So when we travel led (and stayed) for nineteen days, we used to shorten the prayer but if we traveled (and stayed) for a longer period we used to offer the full prayer. Sahih Al-Bukhari

[4] It was narrated that Ya’la bin Umayyah said: “I said to ‘Umar bin Al-Khattab: ‘There is no sin on you if you shorten salah and if you fear that the disbelievers may put you in trial (attack you). But now the people are safe.’ ‘Umar said: ‘I wondered the same thing, so I asked the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) about that and he said: This is a favor from Allah (SWT) to you, so accept His favor.” Grade: Sahih (Darussalam) Sunan an-Nasa’i

[5] It was narrated from Ibn ‘Umar that if the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was in a hurry to travel, he would combine Maghrib and ‘Isha’. Sunan An Nasai Grade: Sahih (Darussalam)

[6] It was narrated from Mu’adh bin Jabal that the Prophet (ﷺ) combined the Zuhr and ‘Asr, and the Maghrib and ‘Isha’ when traveling during the campaign of Tabuk. Sunan Ibn Majah Grade: Sahih (Darussalam)

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13 Comments

Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullah. The question i have is how many rak’ats are we to do when joining Zuhr and Asr or Maghrib and Isha? Are we to pray them as one single prayer or separate? Jazakallahu khairan.

No you should pray separate

Can I pray ( sitting position) while traveling.

Salam alikom! My question is a bit off topic but if I am on the train traveling home from school, and the distance is approxemetly 30-40 km. If at that moment I have to pray because of the time running out. Should I pray the sunnah or not? Jazakalla khairan

Aoa. If I visit my uncle in another city with my family for less than 15 days, then what is the ruling on qasr prayer? I mean I visit my uncle just to enjoy the holidays(like we do shopping, picnic and even go for medical check-up during these days). Should we offer qasr or complete prayer?

Salaam, I travel to work ~135 KM daily . Will the Qasr apply for prayers during the day?

If i stay in hotel more than one week or two weeks should i concerned my self in safar in this case i can pray less rakat

What if my zuhr asr time gets qaza Can I offer the same Jammu qasr after the time or should I pray zuhr and asr seperately?

Salaam. as far as i can gather, there is no clear cut answers from our experts. some say 10 days others 19 days out of your city. the last mentioned is more acceptable to me , but i am no expert. if you cannot stand in prayer then sit when travelling. If some one can be more specific in answering, some AL hadith WOULD SUFFICE. JazakAllahkir.

Assalaam Alaikum, Can I combine Isha with Fajr?

Hi, what about if someone got sick, is there a hadith talking about praying only 2 rakats instead of 4

Asalam alaykum warahmatullah wabarakatuh…. if travelling and you see that the dhuhr and asr prayers will be performed mid journey, is it advisable to pray the shortened prayer just after fajr salat before commencing the journey??? Jazakhallahu khair…

Salam alaikum, please I have two questions. 1. I traveled to a place and could not get a place to pray till I return back home .It’s a same day trip . When I get home will I pray all my salat in full or will it be shortened . 2. Is there a reward for praying kasar e.g I traveled to my friend’s place and planned to stay for 2 days. If I have to pray kasar is there a reward for that or can I choose to pray my salat in full .

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How to Perform Salah When Travelling

If you are traveling, the following question may arise: How to pray Salah while traveling? It is important to know for Muslims how to pray while travelling because praying is one of the obligatory worship for every Muslim around the world. However, the journey that you take can be long and tiring. Therefore, Almighty Allah has offered us convenience to pray Salah during the travelling. 

You can perform Salah while traveling  by shortening the rakats from 4 to 2 of Dhuhr, Asr and Ishaa prayers, and you can also combine the dhuhr with Asr, and Maghreb with Isha. If you can not find a proper place to perform the prayer, you can pray in a sitting position, and make Tayamum instead of Wudu with Water, if there is no access to water or place to make Wudu.

When a person leaves his place of residence for any reason and travels somewhere, it is called Safar in Arabic. The person who sets off in his way is called a traveller (musafir). However, there are certain conditions in order to be considered a passenger in the religion of Islam. Knowing these conditions before traveling is very important to know how to pray Salah while traveling. 

In Islam, there is a certain distance to be counted as a traveler (musafir). Accordingly, you can combine some prayers together while traveling, or you can perform prayers on the plane or bus. 

What Is The Distance for Travel Prayer?

There is no precise definition of the distance that constitutes ‚travel‘ in the Qur’an and the Sunnah. For this reason, scholars have reached an answer by examining the practice of the Prophet and Ahl as-Sunnah on this matter..  

There are two important views regarding travel distance. According to the view of Shafi, Maliki and Hanbali schools, travel to shorten prayers should be a two-day journey with a medium walk or journey with two stays and heavy loads on foot. According to the view of the Hanafi school, it should be a three-day journey.

In later periods, scholars of Islam converted the three-day period to hours. Considering the short days of the year, they set a total of 18 hours for three days, with an average of 6 hours per day for normal walks. Later, the calculation has changed from hours to kilometers, and it has calculated that a person could walk a distance of about 80 km (48 miles) in 18 hours on foot or by camel. Therefore, the minimum distance for traveler’s prayer is 42 miles ( 80 km). 

In this case, if you are thinking of going on a journey and wondering how to pray Salah during the traveling and whether you are counted as a passenger, the journey should be at least 42 miles (80 km).

How Many Rakats to Pray When Travelling?

If your journey provides the necessary distance to be considered as a traveler in Islam, it is important to know how many rakats you need pray while traveling and how to shorten prayers while travelling. Muslims especially wonder what is the ruling on shortening the Salah when travelling. They are asking that if they are gone for an extended period of time, how long can they offer the shortened prayer for?

It is certainly acceptable that the salah, specifically the fard rakats of Dhuhr, Asr, and Isha are reduced from four rakats to two rakats. Therefore, it is permissible to perform these daily prayers as two rakats while traveling. The shortening of the prayer is mentioned directly in the Qur’an as well as a sunnah confirmed by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). It is stated as follows in Surah an-Nisa:

‚ ‚When you travel throughout the land, there is no blame on you if you shorten the Prayer, (especially) if you fear that the unbelievers might cause you harm. Surely the unbelievers are your open enemies.“ (Surah  An-Nisa, Ayat 101)

When you read this verse, you might think that it is permissible to shorten the prayer only while traveling and when there is a threat or danger to your life. But what if you travel and there is no danger? 

It was narrated that Ya’la bin Umayyah (RA) said: “I said to ‘Umar bin Al-Khattab: ‘There is no sin on you if you shorten salah and if you fear that the disbelievers may put you in trial (attack you). But now the people are safe.’ ‘Umar said: ‘I wondered the same thing, so I asked the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) about that and he said: This is a favor from Allah  to you, so accept His favor.”  ( Sahih (Darussalam) Sunan an-Nasa’i)  

Therefore, Islamic scholars state that it is permissible to shorten the prayer when there is  fear and danger. Thus, Almighty Allah provides convenience to His servants during the traveling. Shortening the prayer on safe journeys is considered as a Sadaka. Almighty Allah’s Sadaka should not be rejected.

The number of Rakats while traveling

It was narrated that Omar said: “ The prayer while traveling is two Rakats, and Friday is two Rakats, and Eid is two Rakats. They are complete and are not shortened, as told by Muhammad (ﷺ). “ (Sunan Ibn Majah)

According to this, the Fards of Dhuhr, Asr and Isha reduced to 2 Rakat. The traveler has the freedom to choose to pray Sunnah and Nafl. It is recommended to pray only Fard Prayers during the traveling. Once you have settled to pray Sunnah and Nafl Rakats. Here are the number of Rakats while traveling:

• Fajr: 2 Rakat of Fard
• Dhuhr: 2 Rakat of Fard
• Asr: 2 Rakat of Fard
• Maghrib: 3 Rakat of Fard
• Isha: 2 Rakat of Fard

Can You Pray Before Time While Traveling?

All schools of Islam agree that any given prayer cannot be performed before its stipulated time. For this reason, it is not possible to perform the prayer if the time for the daily prayer has not yet come before you go on a journey.

However If you are going on a journey that takes 42 miles (80 km) or more, you can combine certain prayers during the traveling. In this case, the prayer is performed by combining one of the daily prayers with another, Dhuhr with Asr, and Maghreb with Isha.

Can You Pray Asr Before Its Time?

Allah says in Surah an-Nisa: “Verily, As-Salaah (the prayer) is enjoined on the believers at fixed hours” (Surah  An-Nisa, Ayat 103) As it is stated in the Ayat, each Salah should be performed at its own time, which means, prayer offered before its time is not valid.

Even if you go on a journey that takes at least 42 miles (80 km), it is not permissible to perform the daily prayer before its own time comes. However, Allah has made it possible for those who are regarded as passengers to combine their certain daily prayers while traveling.  

Can You Combine Prayers When Travelling?

Each prayer is obligatory to be performed in its own time. Therefore, every prayer should be performed on time under normal conditions. However, if there is a valid excuse, the prayers can be performed by combining them. One of these situations is combining certain prayers while traveling.

According to the view of Hanafi, only a person who is on Hajj can combine two prayers. According to other Islamic schools, two different daily prayers can be combined during the journey. That means, it is permissible to combine Dhuhr and Asr prayers, and Maghrib and Isha for the one who is traveling. However, it should be remembered that only Dhuhr can be combined with Asr and Maghrib with Isha.

Can I Pray Maghrib and Isha Together When Travelling?

The other question about how to perform prayers during a journey is that if we can pray Dhuhr and Asr together while traveling. If you are traveling or have an important excuse, you can combine the Dhuhr and Asr prayers. The person who will perform the prayers by combining them performs these prayers one after the other and in order. He does not perform the Sunnah Prayers between two Fards and does not engage in anything else.

As a conclusion, it can be performed by combining Dhuhr and Asr during the journey. In this case, the 3 rakats Fard of Maghrib and 2 rakats Isha prayers can be combined in time of Maghrib or Isha. 

InshAllah this clears up any confusion you may have had. Please leave a comment below if this helped or if you believe we have made a mistake anywhere.

Salatul Qasr – The Traveler’s Prayer or Salatul Musafir | How to Pray

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Introduction About Salatul Qasr

Traveling can be an exciting experience, but it often disrupts our daily routines, including religious practices. For Muslims, one essential aspect of their faith is the performance of daily prayers, known as Salat. However, during a journey, the conventional method of prayer can be modified to accommodate the challenges of being on the road. In this article,  Qiratul Quran  will explore the concept of “Salatul Qasr” or “Salatul Musafir,” commonly referred to as the Traveler’s Prayer, and understand how to pray during travel while upholding the principles of Islam.

What Does Allah سبحانه وتعالى Says in the Quran

وَإِذَا ضَرَبْتُمْ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ فَلَيْسَ عَلَيْكُمْ جُنَاحٌ أَن تَقْصُرُوا۟ مِنَ ٱلصَّلَوٰةِ إِنْ خِفْتُمْ أَن يَفْتِنَكُمُ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوٓا۟ ۚ إِنَّ ٱلْكَـٰفِرِينَ كَانُوا۟ لَكُمْ عَدُوًّۭا مُّبِينًۭا

Translation: When you travel through the land, it is permissible for you to shorten the prayer˹especially˺ if you fear an attack by the disbelievers. Indeed, the disbelievers are your sworn enemies. (Quran Al- Nisa, V: 101)

1. Understanding Salat in Islam

Before delving into the Traveler’s Prayer, it’s essential to grasp the significance of Salat in Islam. Salat is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and holds a central place in the life of a devout Muslim. It is a physical and spiritual act of worship, serving as a direct connection between the worshipper and Allah.

2. Who Qualifies as a Traveler?

To be eligible to perform the Traveler’s Prayer, one must meet certain criteria to be classified as a traveler in Islamic tradition. Generally, a traveler is someone who embarks on a journey covering a certain distance away from their hometown.

2.1 The Distance Requirement

Islamic scholars differ on the exact distance that qualifies a person as a traveler. Some consider it to be 48 miles (77 km), while others extend it to approximately 50 miles (80 km). It’s essential to consult with a knowledgeable scholar to determine the specific distance based on the prevailing opinions.

2.2 The Intention of Travel

Additionally, the intention behind the journey is crucial. If the purpose of the travel is legitimate, such as for work, education, or business, the person may be classified as a traveler.

3. The Rulings of Salatul Qasr

Salatul Qasr is a concession provided in Islam to ease the burden of prayer during travel. Instead of performing the regular four-unit (Rak’ah) prayers, a traveler shortens them to two units.

3.1 Shortening Four-Unit Prayers

The prayers that are typically shortened during travel include Dhuhr (noon prayer), Asr (afternoon prayer), and Isha (evening prayer). Maghrib (sunset prayer) and Fajr (dawn prayer) remain unaffected and are performed in full.

3.2 Combining Prayers

In addition to shortening prayers, a traveler has the option to combine Dhuhr with Asr and Maghrib with Isha. This flexibility is granted to make it more convenient for the traveler.

4. How to Perform Salatul Qasr

Performing Salatul Qasr follows a similar pattern to regular prayers, but with a few adjustments:

4.1 Intention

Begin by making the intention in your heart that you are performing the shortened prayer as a traveler.

4.2 Takbir al-Ihram

Initiate the prayer by raising your hands and saying “Allahu Akbar” (Allah is the Greatest) to enter the state of prayer.

4.3 Al-Fatihah and Surah

Recite Al-Fatihah, the opening chapter of the Quran, followed by a short portion of any other chapter (Surah) in each Rak’ah.

4.4 Ruk’ah and Sujood

Perform the bowing (Ruk’ah) and prostration (Sujood) as you would in regular prayers.

4.5 Tashahhud and Salam

Complete the prayer with the Tashahhud (testimony of faith) and the Salam (greeting of peace) on both sides.

5. The Benefits of Salatul Qasr

The Traveler’s Prayer is a mercy granted to Muslims to ease their religious duties while traveling. It offers several benefits:

5.1 Facilitating Religious Observance

By shortening and combining prayers, a traveler can fulfill their religious obligations with ease, even while on a journey.

5.2 A Sense of Community

Performing Salatul Qasr is a reminder of the universality of Islam. It brings Muslims from diverse backgrounds together, praying side by side in mosques and prayer spaces during their travels.

Salatul Qasr, also known as Salatul Musafir or the Traveler’s Prayer, is a valuable concession provided in Islam to make religious observance feasible for travelers. By shortening and combining certain prayers, Muslims can maintain their spiritual connection while journeying to distant lands. Embracing the flexibility and wisdom of Salatul Qasr can enhance the travel experience for Muslim travelers worldwide.

1. Can a traveler choose not to perform Salatul Qasr?

Yes, Salatul Qasr is a concession, and a traveler has the option to perform the full prayers if they prefer.

2. Is Salatul Qasr obligatory for all travelers?

No, Salatul Qasr is a recommended option but not mandatory. If a traveler chooses to perform the regular prayers, it is entirely acceptable.

3. Are there any specific times when Salatul Qasr should be performed?

Salatul Qasr can be performed at any time within the duration of the respective prayer times.

4. What if a traveler returns home before completing the journey?

If a traveler returns home before completing the journey’s distance, they would no longer be considered a traveler and should resume performing regular prayers.

5. Can a woman perform Salatul Qasr during her menstrual period?

Women in their menstrual period or postnatal bleeding are exempt from performing regular prayers, including Salatul Qasr. They can resume prayers after their period ends and they perform the ritual purification (Ghusl).

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What Are the Basic Rulings of Prayer During Travel?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz A. Khan

My university is some 95 miles from my home address and I stay there five nights a week and return home for two. When not at university, I attend an unpaid placement some 200 miles from my home address and approximately 125 miles from the university. I usually stay here between 14 and 28 days at a time.

According to the Hanafi school of thought, do I qualify for the conditions of travel (safar) whilst at university and on placement and how do I correctly fulfill these?

I pray this finds you in the best of health and states.

According to the Hanafi school, the conditions of being deemed a traveler are to:

(a) go to a place at least (roughly) 48mi (77km) from one’s home, and

(b) stay there for less than 15 days.

Hence, you do meet the conditions of travel when you are at university. You also meet those conditions when you are on placement as long as you stay there for less than 15 days at a time. If you stay there for 15 days or longer, you are legally a resident there.

When one is a traveler, it is mandatory (wajib) to shorten the obligatory four-rakat prayers (zuhr, ‘asr and ‘isha) to two rakats. One still prays the sunna prayers though, unless in the midst of a journey and in the rush of travel.

If one is a traveler during the month of Ramadan, then fasting is optional, although it is superior to do so if it does not pose undue hardship. Of course if one does not fast, it is obligatory to make up the missed days. [Shurunbulali, Ascent to Felicity; Maraqi Falah]

This is merely a quick summary; for more details on the rulings related to travel, it would be strongly advised to take a basic course such as: Absolute Essentials of Islam: Beliefs & Worship

Related Answers:

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• Shortening Prayers when Traveling for Leisure?
• A Real Life Case Study of When to Shorten Prayers and Refrain from Fasting When Traveling
• Should I Feel Bad for Not Fasting When I Had to Travel?
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And Allah knows best. wassalam, [Shaykh] Faraz A. Khan Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

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In addition to being required to pray three times daily (normally five, but exceptions are made when traveling), Allah also requires Muslims to begin other prayers, or ​duas, to keep them safe as soon as they leave their cities or towns and begin their travels. Whether before or during their travels—and whether by airplane, car, boat or other transportation—Muslims ask Allah to protect them on their journeys and get them back home safely to their families.

Invocation for Traveling

Allaahu 'Akbar, Allaahu 'Akbar, Allaahu 'Akbar, Subhaanal-lathee sakhkhara lanaa haathaa wa maa kunnaa lahu muqrineen. Wa 'innaa 'ilaa Rabbinaa lamunqaliboon. Allaahumma 'innaa nas'aluka fee safarinaa haathal-birrawattaqwaa, waminal-'amalimaa tardhaa, Allaahumma hawwin 'alaynaa safaranaa haathaa watwi 'annaa bu'dahu, Allaahumma 'Antas-saahibu fis-safari, walkhaleefatu fil-'ahli, Allaahumma 'innee 'a'oothu bika min wa'thaa'is-safari, wa ka'aabanl-mandhari, wa soo'il-munqalabi fil-maaliwal'ahli.

Allah is the Most Great. Allah is the Most Great. Allah is the Most Great. Glory is to Him Who has provided this for us though we could never have had it by our efforts. Surely, unto our Lord we are returning. O Allah, we ask You on this our journey for goodness and piety, and for works that are pleasing to You. O Allah, lighten this journey for us and make its distance easy for us. O Allah, You are our Companion on the road and the One in Whose care we leave our family. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from this journey's hardships, and from the wicked sights in store and from finding our family and property in misfortune upon returning.

Prayer for the Trip

Bismi-Allahi wa al-hamdu li-Allahi. Subhana-alladhi sakh-khara la-na hadha wa ma kunna la-hu muqrinin. Wa inna ila Rabbi-na la munqalibun.

In the name of Allah, and Praise be to Allah. Glory unto Him Who created this transportation, for us, though we were unable to create it on our own. And unto our Lord we shall return.

The Departure Prayer

lla   ihlmh   ila   allmha  waḥdahs  lba  sh  ryka   lh   llhn   almlk    wlh  alnḥ  mld   whww  ʿl a  kll   shyw’r   qd   yrsh  aybṭwnn  twamb  wnḍ ʿabnd  wnr   sajadrwny  lḥr  bmnaa  ḥramdwn ṣndqa  allahl  wʿkhdyhr whndhṣhr  ʿbdh w  hzm  alaahḥlzhab  wnḥʿdwh bk mn  shrha   wshr   ahlha   wshr  ma  fyha

There is none worthy of worship besides Allah who has no partner. His is the Kingdom and to him is all praise, for He has created everything. We are those returning, repenting and obedient to Allah, performing Sajda, praising Allah, Allah has made truth (fulfilled) His promise and aided His servant and defeated the enemy armies Alone.

Prayer for Reaching the Destination

Allhm rb alsmawat alsbʿ wma aẓlln wrb alarḍyn alsbʿ wma aqlln wrb alshyaṭyn wma aḍlln wrb alryaḥ wma dhryn fina nsalk khyr hdhh alqrya wkhyr ahlha wnʿwdh bk mn shrha wshr ahlha wshr ma fyha .

O Allah, You are the Lord of the seven skies and all the things that are under these skies and the seven planets and whatever is over these and of Satan who misled and all those misled by him and for the wind and all that it blows. Thus we seek the good of this town and the good of its members (people) and seek refuge from its evil and the evil of its members, and from the evils of whatever is in it.

Prayer to Reach Home Safely

Alw bham a wbaa llrbhanwa tdwhb ab lsha yyghaadr ʿllnyana ḥw bwal h alnḥ mld whww ʿl a kll shyw’r qd yrsh aybṭwnn twamb wnḍ ʿabnd wnr sajadrwny lḥr bmnaa ḥramdwn ṣndqa allahl wʿkhdyhr whndhṣhr ʿbdh w hzm alaahḥlzhab  wnḥʿdwh bk mn shrha wshr ahlha wshr ma fyha.

I have come back, I have come back, I seek forgiveness from Allah with such a repentance that leaves me with no sin.

Prayer Upon Returning Home

Aa'iboona, taa'iboona, 'aabidoona, Lirabbinaa haamidoon.

We return repentant to our Lord, worshipping our Lord, and praising our Lord.

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Praying while Traveling: How?

Wa`alykum As-Salaamu Warahmatullahi Wabarakaatuh.

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.

In this fatwa:

There is general consensus among scholars that if a traveling person is determined to return as soon as his work is done and does not know when that will be, then he may continue to pray q asr  as long as he is on travel.

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In his response to the question you posed,  Sheikh Ahmad Kutty , a senior lecturer and an Islamic scholar at the Islamic Institute of Toronto , Ontario, Canada, states:

• There is general consensus among scholars that if a traveling person is determined to return as soon as his work is done and does not know when that will be, then he may continue to pray  q asr   as long as he is on travel.

If, however, a person decides to settle down in a city, the moment he does so, he ceases to be a traveler, and, therefore, he must pray full.

If, on the other hand, one is determined to stay only for a few days the number of which he knows precisely, then he should pray full, according to a great number of scholars, if his stay exceeds more than four days. The Hanafi School, however, puts the number of allowable days at fifteen, while a third group of scholars put it at eighteen.

The first view seems to be the safest view to follow, as it has been based on the Prophet’s practice. According to authentic reports, he stayed in Makkah for four days, and during his stay he prayed q asr ; he had already known in advance how many days he would be staying. He is reported to have prayed  qasr  for eighteen and twenty days on two different occasions, when, most likely, he had no idea as regards the number of days he would be staying.

Having said this, I should rush to state that if anyone follows the position of the Hanafi School, he should not be blamed for his action, for theirs is a  Fiqh – ruling based on acceptable practices of the  Salaf as-Salih  (pious predecessors). Since it is merely a question of differences of interpretation based on valid  Ijtihad  (creative exercise of reasoning), one should never make a big issue out of such differences of opinion among Imams.

• The most accurate way to count the number of days for a traveler is to consider oneself a traveler only after one has crossed the boundaries of his city of residence.

Thus, in case of people living in Toronto, if they are in a long distance journey, they will be considered travelers only after they have crossed the boundaries of GTA. The days of stay are calculated by excluding the day/days of going and returning.

• Yes, according to the vast majority of scholars and Imams, it is perfectly allowed for a traveler to combine Zhuhr  and  Asr   , and  Maghrib  and Isha.

This ruling (known as  Jam` ) is based on the authentic traditions which clearly state that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) had combined Zhuhr and Asr   as well as Maghrib   and  Isha  on a number of occasions while traveling.

According to the Hanafi School, however, combining prayers is allowed only during Hajj while performing the rite of standing in `Arafah . At other times, they allow only what is often termed as  Jam suwari  (a kind of combining): By this they mean to say that you are allowed, for instance, to delay  Zhuhr  and pray it at the last time of Zhuhr and then pray Asr   at the first time of Asr.

The majority view allowing combining of prayers as mentioned earlier has been considered to be the most authentic; it has been adopted later by many scholars belonging to  Hanafi  School as well.

• While combining prayers, you are allowed to make either  taqdim  (advancing) or  ta’khir  (delaying): In other words, you are allowed to advance the second prayer to the time of the first prayer.

Thus, if you are combining Zhuhr and Asr   , you can first pray Zhuhr, and then advance Asr   by praying immediately, or if you wish you can defer praying Zhuhr until the time of Asr and then pray Asr   afterwards. The same procedure applies to combining Maghrib and Isha as well. at the time of arrives, in which case, you will first pray.

An important word of caution concerning  Jam`  is that there is no combining of Fajr   with Zhuhr, or Asr with Maghrib, or Isha with Fajr.

It is also worth mentioning that while praying  qasr  during travel is highly recommended—some Imams such as Abu Hanifah even consider it as obligatory—during travel, praying Jam` is only allowed while one is actually traveling or pre-occupied with pressing circumstances. Jam` is rare, while  qasr  is common.

A final remark to be made is that if a person is aimlessly wandering, he is not considered a traveler and is, therefore, not allowed to make use of the allowances of qasr  and  Jam` .

Allah Almighty knows best.

Editor’s note: This fatwa is from Ask the Scholar’s archive and was originally published at an earlier date.

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The Teachings of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

Hadith on Salat: Sunnah to shorten prayer during travel

Muwarriq al-‘Ijli reported: He asked Ibn Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, about prayer during travel. Ibn Umar said, “Two cycles, two cycles. Whoever opposes the Sunnah has disbelieved.”

Source: Muṣannaf ‘Abd al-Razzāq 4281

Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Ibn Hajar

عَنْ مُوَرِّقٍ الْعِجْلِيِّ قَالَ سُئِلَ ابْنُ عُمَرَ رضي الله عنه عَنِ الصَّلَاةِ فِي السَّفَرِ فَقَالَ رَكْعَتَيْنِ رَكْعَتَيْنِ مَنْ خَالَفَ السُّنَّةَ كَفَرَ

4281 مصنف عبد الرزاق كتاب الصلاة باب الصلاة في السفر

5/99 المحدث ابن حجر العسقلاني خلاصة حكم المحدث إسناده صحيح في المطالب العالية

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Dear Shuyukh,

الجواب وبالله التوفيق

Regarding  sunnah  for fajr  salah  and sunan al-muakkadah  while traveling, there are different scenarios with specific details.  

The first scenario is while traveling, before reaching ones destination, during which one is in hurry, composure and calm are absent. The fuqahah  have considered this state as sair . The second scenario is when the person has reached their destination and is now in a state of composure and calmness, fuqahah  have considered that situation as nuzool .

  In the first situation, with the exception of the sunnah  for fajr , it is permissible to not read the sunnah  for other salats , therefore one should not read them. In the second situation i.e. the state of calmness, it is best and preferred, to not only read the sunnah  of fajr  but to also read the sunnah  for other salats , regardless of the location (i.e. harum or elsewhere).

عن البراء بن عازبؓقال صحبت رسول اللہ علیہ وسلم ثمانیۃ عشر سفرا، فما رائیتہ ترک الرکعتین قبل الظھر

(کتاب النوازل ، ص 455، ج 5، بحوالہ سنن الترمذی)

It has been documented from reference with Shami :

ویاتی المسافر بالسنن فی حال اوقرار والا بان کان فی خوف و فرار لا یاتی بھا ھو المختار لانہ ترک لعذر (کتاب النوازل ، ص 455، ج5

واللہ اعلم بالصواب

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Minimum Distance for Breaking Fast and Shortening Prayers

Publication : 15-10-2023

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What is the minimum distance of travelling at which fasting is excused?

Summary of answer

Praise be to Allah.

The majority of scholars are of the view that the distance at which a traveller may join prayers and not fast is forty-eight miles. 

Ibn Qudamah (may Allah have mercy on him) said in Al-Mughni: 

The view of Abu `Abd-Allah [i.e., Imam Ahmad] is that it is not permissible to shorten the prayers for a distance of less than sixteen Farsakhs, and a Farsakh is three miles, so the distance is forty-eight miles . This was the estimation of Ibn `Abbas. He said: From `Usfan to Makkah, or from Al-Taif to Makkah, or from Jeddah to Makkah.” 

Based on this, the distance at which it is permissible to shorten prayers is the distance of two days’ travel aiming directly for that destination. This is the view of Ibn `Abbas and Ibn `Umar, and the view of Malik, Al-Layth and al-Shafi`i. 

The equivalent in kilometres is approximately 80 km. 

Shaykh Ibn Baz said in Majmu` Al-Fatawa (12/267), explaining what is meant by travelling: 

“The view of the majority of scholars is that this is equivalent to approximately eighty kilometres for one who travels by car, plane or ship. This distance is what is called travelling according to the custom of the Muslims. So if a person travels by camel, car, plane or ship, for this distance or more, he is regarded as a traveller.” 

The Standing Committee was asked (8/90) about the distance at which a traveller may shorten his prayers, and can a taxi-driver who covers more than three hundred kilometres shorten his prayer? 

They replied: 

“The distance at which a traveller may shorten his prayers is approximately 80 km according to the view of the majority of scholars. It is permissible for a taxi driver or anyone else to shorten his prayers, if he is going to cover the distance mentioned at the beginning of the question, or more.” 

Some scholars are of the view that travelling is not to be defined by a specific distance, rather it should be defined according to custom: whatever people customarily regard as travelling is the travelling to which the Shar`i rulings apply, such as joining and shortening prayers, and not fasting . 

Shaykh Al-Islam said in Al-Fatawa (24/106): 

“The evidence supports those who regard shortening prayers and not fasting as being applicable to all types of travel and do not single out one kind of travelling to the exclusion of another. This view is the correct one.” 

Shaykh Ibn `Uthaymin was asked in Fatawa Arkan Al-Islam (p. 381) about the distance at which a traveller may shorten his prayers and whether it is permissible to join prayers without shortening them. 

He replied: 

“The distance at which a traveller may shorten his prayers was defined by some of the scholars as being approximately eighty-three kilometres, and some defined it as being what is customarily regarded as travelling, even if the distance is not 80 km, and that what the people say is not travelling should not be regarded as such, even if it is as far as one hundred kilometres. 

The latter view is the view favoured by Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah (may Allah have mercy on him), because Allah did not state a specific distance that makes shortening prayers permissible, and neither did the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). 

Anas ibn Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) said: If the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) set out for a journey of three miles or three farsakhs, he would pray two Rak`ahs. (Narrated by Muslim, 691) 

The view of Shaykh Al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah is closer to what is correct. 

There is nothing wrong, if there is a conflict between customary views, in going by the opinion which suggests that travel should be defined in terms of distance, because this was the view of some of the Imams and scholars and Mujtahids. So there is nothing wrong with that in sha Allah. But so long as custom gives a clear definition, then referring to what is customary is the right thing to do.”

And Allah knows best.

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Source: Islam Q&A

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