{"_id":"668da0110b76658b4c232d39","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"How should we calculate prayer times on an airplane when moving between time zones?\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"What should we do when traveling a long distance to a place that has a significant time difference from the place that they normally reside in? For example, if someone travels from the US to the Middle East, which typically has a 6-8 hour time difference. How can they calculate when to pray and what to pray at any specific point of the flight?\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"From a Shāfiʿī perspective: The guiding principle is that prayers should be performed when their respective timing is due. The term \\\"cause\\\" here refers to the specific time period for each prayer. If one can ascertain the time, they should offer the prayer accordingly. However, in exceptional circumstances, such as during the days of the Dajjāl, where a day may last a year (as mentioned in a well-known ḥadīth), one must make an estimation. In the case of air travel, one should determine the local time of the area they are flying over and offer prayers accordingly. \\n\\nFor a more thorough response, a more detailed question is required.\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fea0b76658b4c2328e8","tag":"Salah: Traveling","count":65},{"_id":"668da00d0b76658b4c232cca","tag":"Airplane","count":10}],"createdOn":"2024-07-09T20:39:45.619Z"}