If we say that sequence is a condition, does this contradict the view that one should repeat the prayer if the time has not yet passed, since sequence is a condition and obligatory?

The questioner : Shaykh, if we say that sequence is a condition, does this contradict the situation where he is able to repeat the prayer, if he mentioned it in the prayer, or after the prayer, and the time has not passed? Because sequence is a condition and it is obligatory.

The Shaykh : Yes, but it is a condition that is dropped due to forgetfulness. It is not a condition without which the prayer is not valid, meaning it is not like the condition of ghusl from janabah or wudu' from hadath.

The questioner : The aspect of negligence and the aspect of sleep.

The Shaykh : And the distinction is that this is in the manner, not in the essence of the worship. So the worship now is complete in its entirety; there is nothing in it except advancing and delaying. Therefore, forgetfulness is permitted in it, ignorance is permitted in it, fear of missing the current prayer is permitted in it, and on one view, fear of missing the congregation is permitted in it.

The questioner : But Shaykh, if it is said that this is obligatory and he neglected it, and he is able to make it up.

The Shaykh : It is not obligatory, meaning even its obligation is debatable. But even on the view that it is obligatory, it is not like the obligation of the tashahhud in the prayer, for example.

The questioner : How can he be able to make it up?

The Shaykh : It is not possible. How can it be? May Allah forgive me?

The questioner : Take it back.

The Shaykh : I do not have what? May Allah not burden me with two prayers?

The questioner : He might be able to reach it, but he neglected it.

The Shaykh : It requires evidence for the obligation of repeating the prayer. So he says: I prayed it in a time in which I was permitted to do so. I started it in a time in which I was permitted to do so, so I will complete it. Yes.