Travelers offering Salah (Prayer)

Q 2: What is the ruling on offering Salah (prayer) behind an Imam who leads people in Jumu`ah (Friday) Prayer and sometimes other Salahs such as `Asr (Afternoon) Prayer without shortening his Salah though he lives in a city that is fifty five kilometers away? He comes all this way in order to lead us in Jumu`ah Prayer and then returns home on the same day.

A: It is permissible for a person who lives the mentioned distance away from the Masjid to be an Imam for Jumu`ah Prayer or other Salahs. His Salah and that of those who perform Salah behind him is valid.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.