What is the intention for the Dhuhr prayer when it is shortened? Should I intend to pray the Dhuhr prayer shortened as an act of devotion to Allah, or should I pray the Dhuhr prayer shortened as an obligation to Allah?
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Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings.
Ayatollah Khamenei and Ayatollah Sistani (may Allah protect them):
It is obligatory for a traveler to shorten the four-unit prayers when the conditions for shortening are met, by praying two units instead of four. It is sufficient to have the intention of devotion, and there is no need to specifically intend to complete or shorten the prayer.
May you be successful in all good.
Source:
Ayatollah Khamenei (may Allah protect him): Special Inquiry.
Ayatollah Sistani (may Allah protect him): Minhaj al-Salihin, Vol. 1, Intention + Issue 572