Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Fiqh for Traveller : AL-JAM'U BAINAS SALAATAIN (combination of two prayers)


A servant can be given to combining two prayers. This combination can be Taqdeeman, which is in advance when the two prayers are offered together in time of the first prayer, to offer Salaatuz Zuhr in its proper time and Salaatul 'Afternoon before the correct time.

The combination may also be Ta'akheeran, which was delayed when the two prayers are offered at the right time of the second prayer, to offer Salaatul Maghreb and Salaatul 'Ishaa in the right time' Ishaa.

Salah may be combined in the following situations:

1. In 'Arafat and Muzdalifah, two places in the gathering during the observance of Hajj. For example, a Hajj to offer Zuhr and 'Asr prayers Taqdeeman in the time of Zuhr at' Arafat. We can do that in his tent on 'Arafaat or on the famous Masjidun Namirah, the Great Mosque at Arafat. On the other hand, one could offer Maghrib and 'Ishaa Ta'akheeran in time of' Ishaa at Muzdalifah.

2. When a person is on a journey that he may combine the prayers, as previously stated. However, the Jam'u, the mix should be between Zuhr and 'ASR, or between the Maghreb and' Ishaa. No combination between 'ASR and Maghreb.

3. The Jamaa'ah, congregation, or it may combine the individual prayers as a valid reason for it, such as combining on rainy or snowy days that make it difficult for Muslims to attend Jamaa'ah prayer in the Al - masjid. At the same condition, an individual can combine prayers when he or she is ill.

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