Is it permissible to combine the Dhuhr and Asr prayers by performing them both at the time of Dhuhr (Jam' Taqdeem) without shortening them (Qasr) before traveling?
It is permissible to combine two prayers for a need, absolutely, according to Imam Ahmad. However, shortening the prayer (qasr) in this situation is not permissible except for a traveler.
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