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03 — How Many Rak‘at Should a Traveller Pray?

A complete Salah-by-Salah breakdown table distinguishing Fard, Sunnah, and Witr for Musafirs.

Reviewed by Dar-ul-Ifta Research Desk
Last Reviewed: 2026-09-01

Comprehensive Rak‘at Table for Travellers

PrayerSunnah (Before)Fard (Traveller)Sunnah (After)Witr / Nafl
Fajr2 Rak‘at (Emphasized)2 Rak‘at
Zuhr4 Rak‘at (If peaceful)2 Rak‘at2 Rak‘at (If peaceful)
Asr4 Rak‘at (Optional)2 Rak‘at
Maghrib3 Rak‘at2 Rak‘at (If peaceful)
Isha4 Rak‘at (Optional)2 Rak‘at2 Rak‘at (If peaceful)3 Witr + 2 Nafl

📚 Verified References & Sources

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

Musafir Ki Namaz (Dawat-e-Islami Educational Guide)

Maktaba-tul-Madina / Dawat-e-Islami

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Practical educational guide published by Maktaba-tul-Madina clarifying day-to-day scenarios for travellers.

Section: Shar'i Safar & Qasr Guidance

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