Is it obligatory for one who abandons the prayer to make up the prayers he left off if he repents to Allah?
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The questioner:
The questioner says: In the beginning of my life, since I was a young man, I committed all kinds of wrongs, including zina (unlawful sexual intercourse), lewdness, and eating people's money. When I reached the age of thirty-five, I was struck by a severe illness. During that period, I did not pray; my prayers were intermittent. What is required of me regarding that?
The Shaykh:
As for the sins, you must repent to Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) from them, and Allah accepts the repentance of whoever repents. As for the prayer, you must make up the prayers you left off during the illness. Allah will help you to make them up.
The questioner:
My brother.
The Shaykh:
It is obligatory for you. Yes.
The questioner says: In the beginning of my life, since I was a young man, I committed all kinds of wrongs, including zina (unlawful sexual intercourse), lewdness, and eating people's money. When I reached the age of thirty-five, I was struck by a severe illness. During that period, I did not pray; my prayers were intermittent. What is required of me regarding that?
The Shaykh:
As for the sins, you must repent to Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) from them, and Allah accepts the repentance of whoever repents. As for the prayer, you must make up the prayers you left off during the illness. Allah will help you to make them up.
The questioner:
My brother.
The Shaykh:
It is obligatory for you. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يلزم تارك الصلاة قضاء ما ترك من صلوات إذا تاب إلى الله؟ #فتاوى الفوزان — youtube.com
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