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Q 8: if a person is traveling between countries for a long period of time, will he be permitted to combine prayers?

A: If it is the kind of travel that permits a person to shorten Salah and the traveler is moving from one country to another as mentioned in the question or residing in a place in which he does not know when he will leave, then he is legally recommended to shorten the four-Rak`ah Salahs (Prayer consisting of four units) to two Rak`ah Salahs. Furthermore, he may combine Zhuhr and `Asr Prayers at the time of either one according to what is easier for him, and the same applies to Maghrib (Sunset) and `Isha' (Night) Prayers, so as to ward off hardship and difficulty. If the said traveler is in a place where he intends to stay for more than four days, then he should perform the obligatory prayers complete and on their due times. (Part No. 8; Page No. 116) May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.