05 — Local Imam and Traveller Muqtadi

Why a traveller MUST pray 4 Rak‘at when following a resident local Imam in Jamaat.

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Following a Local Resident Imam

When a Shar‘i Musafir performs prayer in congregation behind a resident (Muqeem) Imam within the prayer time, the traveller's obligation changes to match the Imam. The traveller MUST perform all 4 Rak‘at. Qaṣr is strictly prohibited behind a local Imam.

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Authentic Hanafi Sources

Bahar-e-Shariat (Part 4 — Musafir Ki Namaz)

Sadr al-Shariah Mufti Amjad Ali A‘zami

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Essential Hanafi manual covering distance threshold (~57.5 miles / 92 km), Muqeem 15-day intention rule, and Qaza prayer rules.

Volume: Part 4Section: Musafir Ki Namaz

05 — Local Imam and Traveller Muqtadi

Following a Local Resident Imam

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Bahar-e-Shariat (Part 4 — Musafir Ki Namaz)

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