When is one classed as a traveller and should be perform Witr, Sunnah’s as a traveller

Question:

Asslamu-alaykum shaykh,

When you are travelling, do we need to pray sunnats (muakaddah) and Witr?

How many miles/km and days is it when you are classed as a traveller?

Jazakallah, may Allah reward you abundantly… Ameen.

Please include me in your duas.

Answer:

1. Yes, we should pray witr under all circumstances. Sunnats should be prayed when in calm situations if on a journey, or in a rush they could be left out.
2. 48 miles/77km – less than 15 days according to the Hanafi madhhab, less than 4 days according to the Shafiee madhhab.