Traveling for Study: Islamic Rulings

Question

A person traveling 12 days a month for study over a period of 4 months seeks clarification on the rulings regarding frequent travel.

Answer 1

Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings.

Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may God protect him):

If the intention is to continue this for two years, then three months of travel each year is sufficient. However, if the intention is only for one year, then ten trips each month for six months must be fulfilled; the mentioned amount is not sufficient.

Source: Minhaj al-Salihin - Vol. 1 - Conditions for Shortening Prayer - Fifth + Rulings for Travelers - M 945

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Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei (may God protect him):

The number of days mentioned in the question is insufficient, and shortening the prayer is required.

Source: Message on Prayer and Fasting - Prayer - Traveler's Prayer - Not to make travel a profession - M 485 + Special Inquiry + Fiqh of the Guardian: Rulings on Travel: Breaks in Travel

May you be successful in all good.