Is it permissible to combine two prayers (Dhuhr and Asr, or Maghrib and Isha) due to the overlap of examination times with prayer times, knowing that the examination time extends from 2:00 to 5:00, the Asr adhan is at 3:00, Maghrib is at 5:10, and departure from the examination is at 5:15?
It is permissible to combine prayers out of necessity, provided it is not made a habit. Therefore, there is no harm in combining the Asr prayer with the Dhuhr prayer by way of advancing it (Jam' Taqdeem) if you are unable to pray it within its time due to your engagement with exams.
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