{"_id":"69601523dd2e1114759dd5b3","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Is it valid to rely on the Hanafi ʿAṣr time to extend the window for praying Dhuhr when running late?\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"If a person is running late for Duhr, is it valid for him to rely on the Hanafi position regarding the start time of ʿAṣr in order to extend the time for praying Duhr? While I understand that this is not preferable, would this be considered valid in cases of need?\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Yes, this would be valid. In general, Muslims may follow rulings from any of the four Sunni legal traditions (madhhabs), especially in times of need; they are not restricted to only one school. However, there are conditions that must be observed, so always seek scholarly advice first.\\n\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"underline\":true,\"bold\":true},\"insert\":\"For more information, please see:\"},{\"insert\":\"\\nWhat are the four schools of law? \"},{\"attributes\":{\"link\":\"https://www.carolinaqa.com/q/68335c6f262feff0b6bd6e74\"},\"insert\":\"https://www.carolinaqa.com/q/68335c6f262feff0b6bd6e74\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\\nWhy is it encouraged to follow one of the four major madhabs? \"},{\"attributes\":{\"link\":\"https://www.carolinaqa.com/q/674b0c620c0b320546445fad\"},\"insert\":\"https://www.carolinaqa.com/q/674b0c620c0b320546445fad\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\\nIs it permissible to pick and choose rulings from different madhabs? \"},{\"attributes\":{\"link\":\"https://www.carolinaqa.com/q/674b0e620c0b320546445fe6\"},\"insert\":\"https://www.carolinaqa.com/q/674b0e620c0b320546445fe6\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\\nThe Knowledge: Madhabs tag: \"},{\"attributes\":{\"link\":\"https://www.carolinaqa.com/tag/668d9ff90b76658b4c232aa0?pageNum1=1\"},\"insert\":\"https://www.carolinaqa.com/tag/668d9ff90b76658b4c232aa0\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9ff90b76658b4c232aa0","tag":"Knowledge: Madhabs","count":65},{"_id":"668da00c0b76658b4c232ca7","tag":"Salah: Timings","count":52}],"createdOn":"2026-01-08T20:35:47.511Z"}