Is it permissible for a prisoner to shorten prayers, given that he is prevented from holding Friday and Eid prayers inside the prison, and can his situation be measured against the rulings for a traveler's prayer?
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A prisoner does not shorten his prayers, and there is no evidence to equate imprisonment with travel.
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