Traveler's Salat
By Mufti Ebrahim Desai
| Q 1.) When does the travel start? While leaving home or when the plane exits
the runway? |
A 1.) The calculation of Safar (88 kms.) or more commences from home. However, a
Musaafir (traveller) will make Qasr (perform two Rakaats in Dhuhr, Asr and Esha Salats)
upon leaving the housing area of the vicinity.
| Q 2.) Is it necessary for a person in airplane to make Wudu or Tayammum and
then perform Qasr Salat? |
A 2.) It is necessary to have Wudhu before performing Salat in the airplane.
| Q 3.) If we know the approximate Qibla direction then is it necessary to be in
its direction on the seat of plane? |
A 3.) If it is possible for one to stand and perform Salat in the plane, it will
not be permissible to sit and perform Salat in the plane.
| Q 4.) How we will do Ruku and Sujood on the seat? |
A 4.) Ref 3
| Q 5.) How we will know that in that specific region from which the plane is
passing, the time of Salat has started or it's ending? |
A 5.) One can inquire from the flight attendants the times for different
regions.
| Q 6.) How the Jamaat can be performed on the seats? Should the Imam be ahead of
other Muqtadi? |
A 6.) Due to shortage of space, Salat in the plane should be performed
individually.
| Q 7.) When does the travel end? When the plane reaches the destination airport
or when we reach the hotel or some other place? |
A 7.) Safar (travel) ends only upon returning home.
In principle, a Musaafir is exempt from performing the Sunnat-e-Muakkadah (emphasized
Sunnats) before and after Fard Salats. However, if time permits, it will be meritorious
for him to perform the Sunnah Salats as well.
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