Conditions in Which a Traveler Must Perform Qaṣr
Issue No.1119- A traveller should reduce the Rak'ats in Zuhr, Asr and Isha prayers, that is, he should perform two Rak'ats instead of four, subject to the following eight conditions:1) His journey is not less than 8 farskah (44 KMs approximately).2) The traveller should intend at the time of the commencement of the journey, to cover a distance of 8 farsakh.3) He should not change his mind while on his way.4) He does not pass through his home town, or stay, during his journey, at some place for 10 days or more.5) The journey should not be for a haraam purpose.6) The traveller should not be a nomad.7) Travelling should not be his profession.8) The traveller reaches the limit or point beyond which travelling begins.
