SALAAT OF A TRAVELER (MUSAFIR)

1. Once a person travels the minimum distance of 88 km with the intention of staying for 14 days or less he is termed a Musafir.
2. If the Musafir changes his intention and wishes to stay longer he can continue reading his Salaat as Qasr (i.e. A Musafir’s Salaat) as long as his extended stay is for 14 days or less).
3. Qasr Salaat is as follows :-

a. Fajr Salaat – 2 Fardh
b. Zuhr Salaat – 2 Fardh
c. Asr Salaat – 2 Fardh
d. Maghrib Salaat – 3 Fardh
e. Esha Salaat – 2 Fardh and 3 Witr.
The 4 Rakaats of Fardh have been cut short to 2 Rakaats Fardh.
Concerning the Sunnat and Nafl Rakaats, the rule is that if the Musafir is safe, has time and is not in movement then he may perform them. None of the Sunnat and Nafl Rakaats are cut short.