Qasar: Shortening fard

Qasar is shortening fard (compulsory) salat of four raka’at, namely Zuhr, Asr and Isya’, into two raka’at. It is not applicable to Maghrib and Fajr. A Musafir is allowed to Qasar his or her salat regardless of whether or not he or she encounters any difficulty while travelling.

RULES FOR QASAR PRAYER:

1. Involves only fard salat of four raka’at (namely Zuhr, Asr and Isya’).
2. Fard Maghrib has to be done in full
3. Journey must be at least two marhalah or 89km.
4. Niyyat (intention) for travel must be a virtuous one.
5. Certain of one’s destination.
6. Salat not led by a local resident (Tamam).
7. Niyyat for Qasar must be done during Takbiratul Ihram.
8. Remain a musafir throughout salat.

EXAMPLE OF NIYYAT FOR QASAR:

'I intend to pray fard Zuhr two raka'at Qasar for Allah Ta'ala.'