Is it permissible to shorten the prayer for those who have been residing in refugee camps in the Algerian desert for 27 years, with the intention of returning to their homes?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
There is no shortening of prayers in the mentioned case, and you are not permitted to avail yourselves of all travel concessions, as you are residents.
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