SOLAT IN A

MOVING VEHICLE
ISLAMIC STUDIES
INTRODUCTION
The person that one cannot find a place to pray is not
a valid excuse, because either one is living on the
face of the earth or not, and if one is living on the
face of the earth, the Prophet SAW said:
"The (whole) earth has been made a mosque (or a
place of prayer) and a means of purification for me,
so wherever a man of my ummah may be when the
time for prayer comes, let him pray." (Reported by al-
Bukhaari, al-Fath, no. 335)
PRAYING IN VEHICLES INTO
TWO TYPES OF VEHICLES:

1. Vehicles not on the road.

Such as trains and aeroplanes.
2. Vehicles on the road.
Such as car, motorcycle, bus etc.
PRAYING IN VEHICLES NOT
ON THE ROAD
o It is permissible for someone to pray in it, whether it
is obligatory prayer or sunnah prayer.
o This is after taking into consideration of the usual
duration for journeys involving this type of
transportation.
o Furthermore, there is no way to come down from this
type of transportation unless has arrived at the
destination intended.
o Thus, the concept is clearly different than praying on
car etc.
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PRAYING IN VEHICLES ON
THE ROAD
o It is permissible to perform the sunnah prayer in a
car, but it is prohibited to perform the obligatory
prayer in a car.
o A vehicle can easily stops and gets out to pray.
Furthermore, we live in a conducive environment,
where in Malaysia, there are plenty of places
provided, such as the surau in Rest and Recreation
(R&R), petrol station and many more places
especially for prayer, and someone can easily stop to
pray comfortably.
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FACING THE QIBLA

Considering the environment and situation of the roads

in our country, it is permissible for someone to perform
praying, not facing the qibla.
MANNERS OF PERFORMING
PRAYER IN MOVING VEHICLE

 Praying on moving vehicle, might require

you praying while sitting down.
 Be sure to remember to have proper
intention and be clear of any distractions.
 Pray to the best of your ability.
 Determine where is qiblah if possible.
 Perform the solah in praying time.