When You Travel There Is No Blame in Shortening Prayer
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فَلَيۡسَ عَلَيۡكُمۡ جُنَاحٌ أَن تَقۡصُرُواْ مِنَ ٱلصَّلَوٰةِ
— النساء 101
Verse: "When you travel there is no blame on you in shortening prayer — if you fear the disbelievers will trouble you." (4:101) — Shortening in travel: an emphasized concession. Umar: "It is a charity Allah bestowed on you, so accept His charity." "If you fear" was mentioned but is not a condition — evidenced by the Prophet shortening prayer while traveling safely.
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari (1101); Al-Qurtubi (5/357)
Question: Is fear a condition for shortening prayer during travel?
Answer: No — "if you fear" was mentioned for the context of revelation but shortening is established for safe travel too. "The Prophet shortened while secure" — Agreed Upon.