Is it permissible for a traveler to shorten and combine prayers and wipe over the leather socks until he returns to his country, no matter how long his journey takes, and does this ruling apply to travel within the Kingdom?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
The Sheikh's summarized opinion is that whoever travels to a country where he does not intend permanent residence is permitted to avail himself of all the concessions for travelers. Temporary residence does not nullify the ruling of travel, even if it lasts for years, and there is no difference between one who travels within the Kingdom or outside it. Scholars have widely differed regarding the duration of residence that nullifies the ruling of travel.
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