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Dear Mr.Burhan

Assalamu Aliakum

One is living in Jeddah, and if he reach Haram (Makkah and Madina) after congregation prayer, shall he should make kasar salah or full salah.

Allah Hafiz

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Answer:

Shorten prayers in haram

In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers.

If one who is not a resident of Makkah reaches the Haram after congregation prayer and wishes to offer their prayers in their individual capacity, there is absolutely no harm if one shortens their prayer and offers the ‘kasr’ prayers.

Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allah’s Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me alone. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

Your brother and well wisher in Islam,

Burhan