Fatwa #7464 September 2000Pakistan
I understand that you must pray the 2 'travel rakats' while on a journey of more than 48 miles.Under what circumstances must you pray the'assigned rakats'?
Question
I generally travel 80 miles (one way) to eat halal food. I then return within a couple of hours. At the time of salah, I make intention for the 'assigned rakats'instead of the 2 'travel rakats' because I don't feel I'm on a journey. Please help me on this issue. Jazakallah Khair
Answer
According to the Hanafi Madhab, if you undertake a journey of 88 km or more, you will be a Musaafir and is obliged to perform two Rakaats in Dhuhr, Asr
and Esha Salaats.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
and Esha Salaats.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai