How to Combine Prayers As a Hanafi Whilst Travelling | Shaykh Mohammad Jamili

Summary

This video provides an informative discussion on the issue of joining prayers according to the Shafi'i school of thought, especially for travelers. It covers the conditions under which one can combine prayers, the rules for travelers, and the distinctions between the Shafi'i and Hanafi schools regarding this matter. The video addresses the necessary distance for travel, the permissibility of the journey, valid purposes, and the specifics of how to perform combined prayers. It aims to guide those following the Hanafi school on how to appropriately adopt the Shafi'i rulings in this context.

Takeaways

• 🕌 Combining prayers during travel in accordance with the Shafi'i school involves specific conditions and guidelines.
• 🚶‍♂️ Travel must cover a minimum distance of 51 miles (81 kilometers) from the border of the city to the border of the destination.
• 📏 The route taken, not a straight line or door-to-door measurement, determines the travel distance.
• 📍 A person can only combine prayers after leaving the border of their home city and must be considered a traveler.
• ❌ Travel must be for permissible reasons; trips for prohibited purposes like gambling do not allow combining prayers.
• ⛪ Combining prayers can be done by bringing the next prayer forward (jam' taqdim) or delaying it (jam' ta'khir).
• 🕒 For jam' taqdim, the first prayer must be performed, intention to combine must be made, and the gap between prayers should be short.
• ⏳ For jam' ta'khir, intention to delay must be made before the first prayer's time exits, and the second prayer is performed in its time.
• 🧳 Travelers can combine prayers even if they do not follow all aspects of the Shafi'i school in other practices.
• 🕌 The intention to combine prayers must be made while still a traveler, and the combined prayers should be completed within the travel period.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the video?

The main topic of the video is the rules and conditions for combining prayers according to the Shafi'i school of thought, especially when traveling.

Why was this topic brought up in the video?

The topic was brought up because some brothers asked the speaker to clarify the issue of combining prayers due to travel, especially for those who follow the Hanafi school but want to follow the Shafi'i rulings in this matter.

What is the term 'Taqleed' as mentioned in the video?

'Taqleed' refers to the act of following a particular scholar or school of thought in Islamic jurisprudence. In the context of the video, it means switching from one school of thought to another in a specific issue.

What are the conditions for a traveler to combine prayers according to the Shafi'i school?

The conditions include: 1) The travel distance must be 51 miles or 81 kilometers. 2) The journey must be permissible. 3) There must be a valid purpose for the travel. 4) The traveler must not intend to stay at their destination for four days and nights or more. 5) The traveler must remain a traveler while combining prayers.

What is the difference between 'Jam' Taqdim' and 'Jam' Ta'khir'?

'Jam' Taqdim' means to bring the prayer forward, praying two prayers within the time of the earlier one (e.g., Dhuhr and Asr in Dhuhr time). 'Jam' Ta'khir' means to delay the prayer, praying two prayers within the time of the later one (e.g., Dhuhr and Asr in Asr time).

What must be done when performing 'Jam' Taqdim'?

When performing 'Jam' Taqdim', the following conditions must be met: 1) Start with the first prayer. 2) Intend to combine the prayers during the first prayer. 3) Keep the gap between the two prayers short. 4) Remain a traveler throughout the combined prayers.

Can a traveler combine prayers while within their home city?

No, a traveler cannot combine prayers while still within the borders of their home city. They must wait until they have left the city's borders.

What is the principle of 'Rukhas' related to travel?

'Rukhas' refers to dispensations or concessions given to travelers, such as shortening or combining prayers. However, these dispensations are not allowed if the travel involves sinful activities.

What should a person do if they want to combine prayers but their travel distance is only 30 miles?

If the intended travel route is only 30 miles, they cannot extend the route just to meet the travel distance requirement for combining prayers. The travel must naturally meet the conditions without manipulation.

What happens if a traveler intends to combine prayers but arrives home before the second prayer time?

If a traveler intends to combine prayers but arrives home before the second prayer time, they should still pray the first prayer on time and can pray the second prayer immediately after arriving home, even though the combination was intended while traveling.