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I work 180Km from home, Am I a Musafir?

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Question

I work approximately 180km from home (town ‘N’) & stay with students (town ‘U’). I go back home either at the end of the week (work: Monday – Friday= 5days) or at the end of 2nd week (work: Monday to Sunday to Friday=12 days). My family will move down to stay permanently in this new town ‘U’ at year end when school closes, Insha Allah. I would like to know :

• Do I qualify as a ‘musafir’

• If this new town is my home town or the town where my family currently resides is still considered my home town until the move is permanent

Answer

You are currently considered to be a Musafir. Considering that you will be adhering to your described schedule, you will remain a Musafir as long as your family does not take up permanent residence in town U. (al-Fatawa al-Hindiyyah, Vol: 1, Pg: 139, Turath)

And Allah Knows Best

Answered by
Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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