Namaz
Wa alaikum assalam. From a clear and principle-based understanding, qasr (shortening prayer) and combining prayers are both concessions given for travel, and Islam has kept them deliberately flexible so that worship does not become a burden. Distance for Qasr:There is no fixed number of kilometers stated in the Qur’an or by the Prophet ﷺ. The criterion is travel in the commonly understood sense — meaning a journey where a person leaves their normal place of residence, settles temporarily elsewhere, and is recognized as a traveler. Once you are genuinely in a state of travel, qasr applies. Trying to calculate exact distances is a later juristic exercise, not a divine requirement. Combining Dhuhr & Asr, and Maghrib & Isha:Yes, both pairs can be combined during travel. This is well-established from the Prophet’s practice. You may combine: Dhuhr + Asr Maghrib + Isha They can be prayed either at the earlier time or the later time, depending on ease. The purpose is relief, not restriction. Prayer timings exist to structure life, not to make worship rigid. Travel disrupts routine, causes fatigue, uncertainty, and logistical difficulty — therefore Allah allowed qasr and jam‘ as mercy. Islam looks at real human conditions, not technical formalism. Qasr applies when you are genuinely traveling (no rigid distance rule). Dhuhr–Asr and Maghrib–Isha can be combined while traveling. These concessions exist to preserve prayer as a source of connection, not stress. Allah loves consistency in worship — but He loves ease and sincerity even more. You can also read this thread: Discussion prayer-4/#post-84027