✿ Sourced from: Aḥkām wa Masā’il, Volume 1, Page 237
A resident (muqeem) performs Zuhr prayer and is about to embark on a long journey. Naturally, he will have to perform ‘Asr prayer as well. Should he perform the two rak‘ahs of Sunnah Mu’akkadah after Zuhr, or skip them and instead pray ‘Asr?
Al-ḥamdu lillāh, waṣ-ṣalātu was-salāmu ‘alā Rasūlillāh, Ammā ba‘d!
✔ If a person is still in the state of residence (ḥālat-e-iqāmat) when offering the Zuhr prayer and is yet to begin his journey, then:
➊ He is obligated to perform the full (four rak‘ahs) of Zuhr fard.
➋ He must also perform:
– The four rak‘ahs of Sunnah Mu’akkadah before the fard
– The two rak‘ahs of Sunnah Mu’akkadah after the fard
✔ Since he is still a resident, he remains under the rulings applicable to a muqeem, and thus must complete the prayer in full, along with the confirmed Sunnah acts associated with it.
✘ It is not permissible to pray the ‘Asr prayer during Zuhr time even if the individual intends to travel shortly afterward.
✘ This includes both:
– Performing it in full (as a resident)
– Performing it in shortened form (qasr as a traveler)
❖ Before embarking on a journey, if one is still a resident:
✔ He must offer complete Zuhr with both Sunnah and Fard.
✘ He cannot perform ‘Asr early, regardless of travel plans.
ھذا ما عندي، والله أعلم بالصواب
❖ Question
A resident (muqeem) performs Zuhr prayer and is about to embark on a long journey. Naturally, he will have to perform ‘Asr prayer as well. Should he perform the two rak‘ahs of Sunnah Mu’akkadah after Zuhr, or skip them and instead pray ‘Asr?
✦ Answer
Al-ḥamdu lillāh, waṣ-ṣalātu was-salāmu ‘alā Rasūlillāh, Ammā ba‘d!
✔ If a person is still in the state of residence (ḥālat-e-iqāmat) when offering the Zuhr prayer and is yet to begin his journey, then:
➊ He is obligated to perform the full (four rak‘ahs) of Zuhr fard.
➋ He must also perform:
– The four rak‘ahs of Sunnah Mu’akkadah before the fard
– The two rak‘ahs of Sunnah Mu’akkadah after the fard
✔ Since he is still a resident, he remains under the rulings applicable to a muqeem, and thus must complete the prayer in full, along with the confirmed Sunnah acts associated with it.
✦ Can He Pray ‘Asr While Still a Resident?
✘ It is not permissible to pray the ‘Asr prayer during Zuhr time even if the individual intends to travel shortly afterward.
✘ This includes both:
– Performing it in full (as a resident)
– Performing it in shortened form (qasr as a traveler)
✔ Summary of Rulings:
❖ Before embarking on a journey, if one is still a resident:
✔ He must offer complete Zuhr with both Sunnah and Fard.
✘ He cannot perform ‘Asr early, regardless of travel plans.
ھذا ما عندي، والله أعلم بالصواب
