Am I a Traveller?
Traveling (Safar) grants major concessions in Islam. Verify your status with precision against the 48-mile and 15-day rules.
Am I a Traveller?
Roughly 48 miles (78 km) is the threshold.
The Logic of Concessions
Allah intends ease for His servants. The status of Musafir (Traveller) suspends the normal rules of residency.
- Qasr (Shortening): Reduces 4-rakat prayers (Dhuhr, Asr, Isha) to 2 rakats.
- Jam' (Combining): Allows joining Dhuhr+Asr and Maghrib+Isha (Valid in Shafi'i/Maliki/Hanbali; limited in Hanafi).
- Fasting: Permission to break the fast and make it up later.
Common Pitfalls
1. The "Airport" Rule: Travel begins only when you leave the boundary of your city/town, not when you leave your house.
2. Intent Matters: If you plan to stay 15 days (Hanafi) or 4 days (Others) at your destination, you are considered a "Resident" the moment you arrive, so concessions stop upon arrival.
What is the minimum distance for a traveller?
The majority of scholars state approximately 48 miles (approx 78-80km). If you travel less than this, you are not considered a traveller.
How long can I stay and still be a traveller?
The Hanafis allow up to 15 days. Other schools (Shafi'i, Maliki, Hanbali) say 4 days. If you intend to stay longer, you are a resident upon arrival.