What is the ruling on prayer shortening for a resident of Mecca traveling to Hajj intending to return to Mecca?
Chapter on the Traveler's Prayer
Al-Mughni
Book of Prayer
Primary text
A resident of Mecca who travels for Hajj with the intention of returning to Mecca must pray two rak'ahs in Arafah. This is because the journey (safar) commenced upon exiting Mecca, meaning the individual is considered a traveler from that point onward.