Permanently residing in one country and travelling to one's home country
Question
I permanently work and reside in Sydney, Australia with family while not owning any property here. My parents live in Lahore, Pakistan in a house under their ownership whereas I own a residential plot in Islamabad, Pakistan.
I'd like to know if I am travelling and staying at any of the above three locations under 14 days, where should I offer full prayers and where would qasr prayer be required?
Answer
If you regard Sydney as your hometown as you and your family are permanently residing here, then Islamabad will not be regarded as your hometown even though you own a property there. Similarly, your parents' home in Lahore will also not be regarded as your hometown. Hence, when you travel to both these places, you will be considered a musaafir if you stay for less than 15 days.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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