How are combining and shortening (prayers) performed, and what is the number of rak'ahs for the Witr prayer when shortening?
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Shortening (qasr) applies specifically to the four-rak'ah obligatory prayers (Dhuhr, Asr, Isha). Witr is among the supererogatory prayers, which are not legislated to be shortened during travel. Scholars have differed regarding the preference of performing supererogatory prayers during travel, and the majority deem them desirable.
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