A believer travels every Wednesday night to visit Imam Hussein (AS), covering more than 300 km, and returns on Friday night or sometimes Saturday night. He has been doing this for four years and intends to continue for life. Occasionally, he may travel during the week, covering the same distance. What is the ruling in this case according to Sayyid Sistani?
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Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may God preserve him):
In such a case, he is considered a frequent traveler, and the ruling for him is to complete his prayers and to fast during all his travels.
Source: Minhaj al-Salihin, Vol. 1, Conditions for Shortening Prayers, M 915
Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei (may God preserve him):
He must shorten his prayers during his non-business travels, even if he travels frequently.
Source: Message on Prayer and Fasting, Prayer, Traveler's Prayer, Not to Make Travel a Profession, M 469
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