How To Combine Maghrib And Isha Prayer When Travelling
Traveling can sometimes disrupt our usual prayer routine, especially when it comes to combining Maghrib and Isha prayers. However, there are ways to manage and combine these prayers while on the road.
Here’s a simplified explanation of combining Maghrib prayer and Isha prayer using Jama Taqdeem and Jama Takheer:
Combining Maghrib prayer and Isha prayer with Jama Taqdeem
If you want to combine the Maghrib and Isha prayers using Jama Taqdeem, you can do it during the Maghrib prayer time. Jama Taqdeem means performing the two obligatory prayers at the beginning of their respective times.
Regular Jama Taqdeem
To combine Maghrib and Isha prayers with regular Jama Taqdeem, you perform the Maghrib prayer followed by the Isha prayer during the Maghrib prayer time. You won’t be reducing the number of rakats in either prayer.
So, for Maghrib prayer, you would still perform three rakats, and for Isha prayer, you would perform four rakats.
Jama Taqdeem Qasr
Combining Maghrib and Isha prayers with Jama Taqdeem Qasr involves performing the Maghrib prayer followed by the Isha prayer during the Maghrib prayer time, but you reduce the number of rakats in the Isha prayer.
It’s important to note that you cannot reduce the rakats in the Maghrib prayer. So, for Maghrib prayer, you would still perform three rakats, while for Isha prayer, you would perform two rakats.
Combining Maghrib prayer and Isha prayer with Jama Takheer
If you want to combine the Maghrib and Isha prayers using Jama Takheer, you can do it during the Isha prayer time. Jama Takheer means performing the two obligatory prayers at the end of their respective times.
Regular Jama Takheer:
To combine Maghrib and Isha prayers with regular Jama Takheer, you perform the Maghrib prayer followed by the Isha prayer during the Isha prayer time without reducing the number of rakats.
So, for Maghrib prayer, you would still perform three rakats, and for Isha prayer, you would perform four rakats.
Jama Takheer Qasr:
Combining Maghrib and Isha prayers with Jama Takheer Qasr involves performing the Maghrib prayer followed by the Isha prayer during the Isha prayer time, but you reduce the number of rakats in the Isha prayer.
So, for Maghrib prayer, you would still perform three rakats, while for Isha prayer, you would perform two rakats.
Remember, these combinations are specific practices within certain interpretations of Islamic jurisprudence. It’s always best to consult with a knowledgeable scholar or refer to reliable sources for guidance on prayer practices.
When to Combine Maghrib and Isha Prayer
You can combine prayers in the following cases:
When you’re traveling and allowed to shorten the four-rak‘ah prayers, as long as your journey is not disliked or prohibited.
If you’re sick and combining prayers will alleviate hardship and difficulty. This applies to women experiencing irregular bleeding (istihaadah) as well. Some scholars argued that sickness is even more challenging than travel, and they allowed combining prayers after sunset.
For breastfeeding women, as dealing with impurity (najaasah) repeatedly for each prayer can be inconvenient. They are treated similarly to the sick.
When you’re unable to perform ablution (wudu) with water or do tayammum (dry ablution) for every prayer. If you fall into this category, you can combine prayers like travelers and the sick.
If you’re unable to determine the prayer time, such as being blind or in an underground location, as mentioned by Imam Ahmad.
When you’re experiencing istihaadah (irregular bleeding) or similar conditions like urinary incontinence or constant nosebleeds. This is based on a hadith where the Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him) advised combining prayers for Hamnah. Those with urinary incontinence or similar issues can also combine prayers.
7 and 8. If you have valid reasons or excuses that permit you to skip Friday prayer and congregational prayers, such as fearing for your life or wealth.
For more information, always best to consult with a knowledgeable scholar or refer to reliable sources and several online sources below for guidance on prayer practices.
