Ya’la ibn Umayyah reported: I said to Umar ibn al-Khattab about the verse, “There is no blame upon you for shortening the prayer if you fear persecution from those who disbelieve,” (4:101). I said, “The people are now safe.” Umar said, “I wondered about it as you did, so I asked the Messenger of Allah, …
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Muwarriq al-‘Ijli reported: He asked Ibn Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, about prayer during travel. Ibn Umar said, “Two cycles, two cycles. Whoever opposes the Sunnah has disbelieved.” Source: Muṣannaf ‘Abd al-Razzāq 4281 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Ibn Hajar عَنْ مُوَرِّقٍ الْعِجْلِيِّ قَالَ سُئِلَ ابْنُ عُمَرَ رضي الله عنه عَنِ الصَّلَاةِ فِي …
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Abdur Rahman ibn Yazid reported: Uthman, may Allah be pleased with him, prayed four cycles at Mina. Abdullah ibn Mas’ud said, “I prayed it as two cycles with the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, as well as Abu Bakr and Umar.” Mu’awiyah ibn Qurrah added: Abdullah then prayed four cycles in Mina. It …
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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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Muhammad ibn Ka’b reported: I came to Anas ibn Malik, may Allah be pleased with him, during Ramadan and he intended to travel. His mount was prepared for him and he put on his traveling clothes. He called for some food and he ate it. I said to him, “Is it the Sunnah?” Anas said, …
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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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