Brilio.net - Have you ever found it difficult to perform your prayers when traveling long distances? Worries about being late for prayers and finding an adequate ablution place can be obstacles. Fortunately, Islam provides a solution through plural qashar prayers.
The plural qashar prayer is a relief from Allah SWT for travelers to combine two fardhu prayers at one time by summarizing the rak'ah. This convenience helps travelers save time and energy while traveling. You can choose to combine fardhu prayers at the beginning or end of the time.
By intending to do qashar, you can shorten the prayer which was originally 4 rak'ahs so that you can do it in just 2 rak'ahs. The midday prayer can be combined with the Asr prayer, then the Maghrib prayer can be combined with the Isha prayer.
There are several conditions that must be met for the plural qashar prayer to be valid. Here, brilio.net describes the intention of the plural qashar prayer, complete with matters regarding its priorities, Thursday (21/3)
The priority of the plural qashar prayer
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Meaning: Traveling is a piece of torture. It prevents one of you from sleeping, eating and drinking. So, when you have finished your journey, immediately return to your family" (HR Abu Hurairah).
The hadith above explains the situation where traveling is something that makes you have limitations. This hadith shows that it is better for us to carry out the plural qashar. Praying in this way makes your journey feel lighter.
The law on the plural qashar reflects the usefulness and convenience of Islamic teachings. This shows that Islam is a religion that understands the daily living conditions of its people and provides freedom in worship.
In certain situations, Islam provides relief from the obligations given, including prayer. For example, when going on a long trip you are given a substitute by doing the plural qashar.
The plural qashar given does not mean that a Muslim is free to do it without paying attention to existing regulations and carrying out worship. A Muslim is still obliged to worship with full awareness and devotion.
Combining prayer times and shortening prayer times in certain circumstances is a sign of Islam's leniency and convenience in facilitating the worship of its people, as well as showing religious policies that pay attention to the needs of people in different situations.
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Conditions for the plural qashar prayer
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The plural qashar prayer is closely related to travel. The main requirement for the plural qashar is something that has given rise to many opinions. The reason is, even scholars have various travel requirements. Differences arise regarding the distance traveled for the plural requirement of qashar.
Before discussing other conditions related to plural qashar prayers, let's first examine the conditions regarding the distance requirements for allowing plural qashar prayers. You probably only know that the plural of qashar is permissible to do when traveling. Some scholars explain that the journey is at least 2 marhalahs. Regarding the conversion of these 2 marhalahs, many differences arise.
Some opinions on the translation of the 2 marhalahs include:
1. 16 farsakh (48 miles)
2. 80.64 km
3. 88,704 km
4. 96 km, and
5. The majority of scholars say it is 119.9 km
When related to examples of problems that existed during the time of the Prophet SAW, this distance actually refers to the length of travel time. The distance of 2 marhala referred to, some scholars say, could be covered in 2 days at that time using camels.
This is very different from today's era of sophisticated technology. The length of travel time tends not to be standard in the plural qashar requirements as long as it exceeds the prayer times that are permitted in the plural.
Plural terms of qashar
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1. Travel is not for immorality.
The journey that makes it permissible to perform the plural qashar is not to violate Allah's law. The purpose of the trip is to leave the house for a predetermined time. The permissible trips in question include staying in touch, work matters, recreation, trade, Hajj, going home, and others.
2. Not muqim (staying for a long time)
The qashar plural is intended for Muslims who have to travel during prayer times. Likewise, when a Muslim has a wish that requires staying in a certain place. When these requirements are completed within a maximum of 4 days, then he is allowed to perform the plural qashar. If from the start of your arrival you intend to stay for more than 4 days, then you are not permitted to perform multiple qashar from the time you arrive until you return on your journey home.
3. Has crossed the boundaries of the residence area
The plural of qashar is permitted if you leave your place of residence. There are scholars who explain that this prayer is permitted when traveling across village boundaries. The meaning of village boundaries, if adapted to today's era, would be more relevant to say that it passes through the city where you live.
4. Travel past prayer times.
5. The distance exceeds 2 marhalah.
6. Only applies to 4 raka'at prayers (Dhuhr, Asr and Isha)
7. Understand the law regarding the implementation of plural qashar.
8. Maintaining things that are abortive is permissible in the plural qashar, including doing so without doubt regarding the law of implementation.
9. Do not worship priests who do not receive rukshoh.
10. Intend to do qashar during takbiratul ikhram.
The intention of the plural qashar Dzuhur prayer
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Ushall fardhaz dhuhri rak'ataini mustaqibilal qiblati qashran lillhi ta'l
Meaning: "I pray two rak'ahs of obligatory Dhuhr prayer facing the Qiblah, obligatory, qashar, for the sake of Allah Ta'ala."
The intention of the plural qashar Ashar prayer
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Ushall fardhal 'ashri rak'ataini mustaqibilal qiblati qashran lillhi ta'l
Meaning: "I pray two rak'ahs of obligatory Ashar prayer facing the Qiblah, obligatory, qashar, for the sake of Allah Ta'ala."
The intention of the plural qashar Isha prayer
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Ushall fardhal 'Isya'i rak'ataini mustaqibilal qiblati qashran lillhi ta'l
It means: "I pray two rak'ahs of obligatory Isha prayer facing the qibla, fardhu, qashar, for the sake of Allah Ta'ala."