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Is it permissible to shorten the Asr prayer on Friday, or must I pray it in full?

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It is recommended for the traveler to shorten the Asr prayer to two rak'ahs on Friday or any other day. Scholars have differed regarding combining the Jumu'ah and Asr prayers.

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