According to Dar Al-Ifta Al-Misriyyah, Islamic teachings provide flexibility in situations of genuine need, especially when circumstances make it difficult to perform each prayer at its designated time.

Amin Al-Fatwa Sheikh Ahmed Wassam explained that combining Dhuhr and Asr prayers in advance (jam‘ taqdim) may be permissible in cases of necessity or pressing need, such as continuous work that cannot be interrupted or situations where delaying prayers may lead to hardship or loss of an important benefit.

However, this concession is not meant to become a permanent habit. The default ruling is to perform each prayer at its prescribed time, as maintaining prayer times is a fundamental aspect of worship in Islam.

This is supported by the narration of Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him), where the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) combined prayers in Madinah without fear or rain. Scholars have interpreted this in some cases as a “formal combination,” meaning each prayer was still performed within its time, but in close succession.

In conclusion, combining Dhuhr and Asr prayers in advance is permissible under specific conditions and necessity, while preserving the general principle of performing prayers on time and avoiding making combining a regular practice without a valid excuse.

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