A family that had to leave their hometown of Bleda in the south due to conflict has been living elsewhere for about a year and a half. They initially prayed shortened prayers (Qasr) for a month, but then settled down, rented a house, and considered this new place their home. Now, with a ceasefire in the ongoing war, they are returning to visit their hometown. The question they are asking is whether they should pray shortened prayers or not.
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Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings.
According to Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei and Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may God protect them):
If the place to which they have migrated is considered their home, and all conditions are met, while they have not abandoned their original hometown of Bleda, then both places are considered homes for them. They should perform complete prayers and their fasting is valid in both locations.
For more information on the conditions of a designated home, you can refer to Question 368.
May you be successful in all good.
Source:
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei (may God protect him): Special Inquiry
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may God protect him): Selected Issues, First of the Travel Interruptions