The Cure for Lethargy in Worship and Abandoning Voluntary Acts
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Question:
May Allah reward you with good. The questioner, Sister Umm Ibrahim, sent a question about the lethargy that befalls a woman regarding worship. What is the cure for that? And if a woman is consistent in performing certain acts of worship and voluntary deeds, and then she abandons them, is she sinful for that?
Answer:
If the acts of worship are obligatory, they must be performed. If they are missed, she must make them up along with repentance to Allah and performing the acts of worship at their proper times. As for if the acts of worship are recommended, maintaining them is a good matter and contains much good. If lethargy occurs, she should resolve to herself and accustom herself to vigor in worship, and not yield to lethargy and laziness. Yes.
May Allah reward you with good. The questioner, Sister Umm Ibrahim, sent a question about the lethargy that befalls a woman regarding worship. What is the cure for that? And if a woman is consistent in performing certain acts of worship and voluntary deeds, and then she abandons them, is she sinful for that?
Answer:
If the acts of worship are obligatory, they must be performed. If they are missed, she must make them up along with repentance to Allah and performing the acts of worship at their proper times. As for if the acts of worship are recommended, maintaining them is a good matter and contains much good. If lethargy occurs, she should resolve to herself and accustom herself to vigor in worship, and not yield to lethargy and laziness. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/242 — archive.org (10:36)
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