A question regarding the rules of prayer and fasting while staying in a rented accommodation for work purposes.
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Ayatollah Al-Sistani (may God protect him):
If you travel at least ten times in a month for ten days, or if you are in a state of travel for at least ten days of the month, even if through two or three trips, with the intention of continuing this pattern for six months from one year, or for three months from two years or more, then you are considered a frequent traveler, and thus your prayers are to be shortened during all your travels.
Source: Minhaj Al-Salihin, Vol. 1, fifth condition for shortening prayers.
Ayatollah Al-Khamenei (may God protect him):
If someone intends to engage in work for a single time during part of the year, without the intention of continuing it in the coming years, and if the duration of the work is at least three months in a recognized and continuous manner (meaning that he only stops working during recognized holidays, such as days of rest and mourning), then his prayers are complete even during the first trip. However, if the duration of his work is not long, such as if he intends to work for a month, then the concept of work-related travel is not clear, and in case of doubt, he should shorten his prayers.
If the travel for acquiring knowledge is part of the profession and work, such as attending a training course for employees, then he should pray completely.
Source: Message on Prayer and Fasting, M484 + 490.
May you be successful in all good.