6/4. Chapter:
Al-Lu'lu Wal-Marjan 406 — The Book of Salât (Prayer) of Travellers and Its Taqsir (Shortening)
It is permissible to offer Nawâfil (optional prayer) on an animal (camel, horse, even car, plane etc.) facing in whatever direction it turns.
Al-Lu'lu Wal-Marjan : 406
Al-Lu'lu Wal-MarjanHadith Number 406
حديث ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ: كَانَ النَّبِيُّ ﷺ يُصَلِّي فِي السَّفَرِ عَلَى رَاحِلَتِهِ حَيْثُ تَوَجَّهَتْ بِهِ، يُومِئُ إِيمَاءَ، صَلَاةَ اللَّيْلِ إِلَاّ الْفَرَائِضَ، وَيُوتِرُ عَلَى رَاحِلَتِهِ.
Ibn 'Umar Narrated from:
The Prophet ﷺ used to offer ( Nawâfil) prayers on his Râhila (mount) facing its direction by signals, but not the compulsory prayer. He also used to pray Witr on his Râhila. ( Sahîh Al-Bukhâri, Hadîth No. 114, Vol. 2)
