Travelling is an integral part of life, and it shouldn’t hinder your religious practices. One of the fundamental duties of a Muslim is to perform Salah five times a day, but when you are travelling, you may face some confusion regarding the number of Rakats you need to perform. In this article, we will guide you on how many Rakats you should pray when travelling.
Rakat is a term used for a unit of prayer in Islam. Each prayer consists of a specific number of Rakats. For instance, Fajr prayer has two Rakats, Dhuhr prayer has four Rakats, Asr prayer has four Rakats, Maghrib prayer has three Rakats, and Isha prayer has four Rakats.
When you are travelling, you have two options. You can either perform the full Salah or shorten it. If you perform the full Salah, you will have to perform the same number of Rakats as you would perform when you are not travelling. However, if you shorten the Salah, you will have to perform only two Rakats for Dhuhr, Asr, and Isha prayers. Fajr and Maghrib prayers remain the same, and you will have to perform two and three Rakats, respectively.
Yes, you can combine prayers while travelling. If you are shortening the Salah, you can combine Dhuhr and Asr prayers, and Maghrib and Isha prayers. However, you cannot combine Fajr prayer with any other prayer.
If you are travelling for a short period, you can choose to perform the full Salah instead of shortening it. However, if you are travelling for more than four days, it is recommended to shorten the Salah.
If you are travelling for a religious purpose, such as Hajj or Umrah, you will have to perform the full Salah.
If you are travelling by plane, you will have to perform the Salah according to the time of your destination. For instance, if you are travelling from New York to London, and the Salah time in London has already started, you will have to perform the Salah according to the London time.
Shortening the Salah while travelling has several benefits. It allows you to perform your religious duty without facing any inconvenience. Moreover, it saves time and makes travelling more comfortable.
Here are some tips for performing Salah while travelling:
- Try to perform Salah in a clean and quiet place.
- Carry a prayer mat with you.
- Keep a track of the Salah times of your destination.
- Always carry a compass with you to determine the direction of Qibla.
When you are travelling, you can either perform the full Salah or shorten it. If you choose to shorten the Salah, you will have to perform two Rakats for Dhuhr, Asr, and Isha prayers. Fajr and Maghrib prayers remain the same, and you will have to perform two and three Rakats, respectively. Always try to perform Salah in a clean and quiet place, carry a prayer mat with you, and keep a track of the Salah times of your destination.
