Amr ibn Umayyah reported: I came to the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, from a journey and he said, “Stay to eat, O Abu Umayyah.” I said, “Indeed, I am fasting.” The Prophet said, “Come close to me and I will tell you about the traveler. Verily, Allah Almighty has waived …
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Ibn Umar reported: I accompanied the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, and during travel he would not add more to his prayer than two cycles. Abu Bakr, Umar, and Uthman did likewise, may Allah be pleased with them. Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 1051, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 689 Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (authenticity agreed upon) …
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Anas ibn Malik reported: We went out with the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, from Medina to Mecca and he would pray two cycles at a time until he returned. Yahya ibn Abi Ishaq said, “How long did he remain in Mecca?” Anas said, “Ten days.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 1031, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim …
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Ibn Umar reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, combined sunset and evening prayers if he was undertaking a journey. And Ibn Abbas said, “The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, combined the noon prayers and afternoon prayers if he was on a journey, as well as combining the sunset and evening …
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Ibn Abbas reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, prayed noon prayers and afternoon prayers in combination for reasons other than danger or travel. Sai’d ibn Jubayr said, “Why did he do that?” Ibn Abbas said, “The Prophet intended to not cause hardship for anyone in his nation.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim …
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