A family has moved from the southern region to Beirut and has been there for 30 days before completing their prayers. They rented a house and have been living there because they cannot return to their homeland due to the ongoing Israeli attacks. They have been in this situation for about a year and a half and do not consider this city their home, yet they pray and fast. Is their prayer and fasting valid despite occasionally visiting their homeland to check on their homes?
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Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings.
Ayatollah Khamenei (may God protect him):
If someone intends to reside in a country for a year, it is not considered their home in the conventional sense, but they are also not classified as a traveler. Therefore, they can complete their prayers and fast, even if they did not intend to stay for ten days.
Source: Answers to Questions, Prayer, Rules of Homeland, S684.
Ayatollah Sistani (may God protect him):
If the intention is to stay there for a year and a half or more, it is considered their home after settling there, and they can pray and fast. However, it is recommended to combine the shortened prayer and the complete prayer, as well as fasting and making up missed fasts during the first two weeks, unless they intended to stay for ten days, in which case they can fast and complete their prayers.
Source: Official website: 1, 2.
May you be successful in all good.