Rulings on combining and shortening Salahs

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( Part No : 12,Page No:299)

If a person travels to a city where the distance is more than that which makes it permissible to shorten Salah, where he has a relative, he is considered a traveler


Q: When a person travels from Riyadh to Makkah and passes Al-Qasim on his way, where he has some relatives, and stays with them for two days, is he considered a traveler or resident?

A: He is considered a traveler as long as he is not in his own city, even if he lives with a relative such as a brother or sister, etc. However, he should not pray on his own, he should pray with the congregation and offer the Salah (Prayer) in full, for congregational Salah is obligatory. However, if he has one or more people with him, they are permitted to shorten the four-Rak`ah Salahs (Prayer consisting of four units) or offer complete congregational Salah with the people of the country. If they intend to stay for more than four days, they should complete the four-Rak`ah Salahs whether the traveler is one person or more.


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