The ruling on Hajj for one who is negligent in prayer and fasting
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Question:
The questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, I am twenty-seven years old, and in truth, years have passed during which I did not pray and did not fast. However, this year I am determined to perform Hajj. What should I do? What do you advise me to do? May Allah reward you.
Answer:
You must repent to Allah the Exalted for abandoning prayer and fasting, because they are two pillars of Islam. Your Hajj and other acts of worship are not valid unless you maintain the prayer, specifically the five daily prayers. This is achieved by repenting to Allah, then performing Hajj after the repentance. Repent to Allah, maintain the prayer, perform Hajj, and continue in your repentance, and do not abandon prayer for the rest of your life. Yes.
The questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, I am twenty-seven years old, and in truth, years have passed during which I did not pray and did not fast. However, this year I am determined to perform Hajj. What should I do? What do you advise me to do? May Allah reward you.
Answer:
You must repent to Allah the Exalted for abandoning prayer and fasting, because they are two pillars of Islam. Your Hajj and other acts of worship are not valid unless you maintain the prayer, specifically the five daily prayers. This is achieved by repenting to Allah, then performing Hajj after the repentance. Repent to Allah, maintain the prayer, perform Hajj, and continue in your repentance, and do not abandon prayer for the rest of your life. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 6688- حكم الحج ممن يتهاون بالصلاة والصيام - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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