Prayer on the Bus
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Question
I usually leave home very early and don't have time to pray beforehand. Is it permissible for me to pray the Shemoneh Esrei at home and then complete the rest of the prayer on the bus? If not, is it permissible to pray the Shemoneh Esrei while sitting on the bus? Thank you!
Answer
Hello,
One should pray on the bus while sitting, and not pray the Shemoneh Esrei before reciting the main Pesukei Dezimra [Baruch She'amar, Ashrei, Yishtabach] and the Shema with its blessings.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Siman 89, Se'if 8, it seems one should first pray the Shemoneh Esrei and then recite the Shema and its blessings on the way.
However, the Mishnah Berurah there, Se'if Katan 42, states that the Acharonim wrote that it is better to recite on the way and pray while sitting, as this allows for connecting redemption to prayer.
Additionally, if one prays the Shemoneh Esrei at home, they will not be able to recite Baruch She'amar and Yishtabach.