The Cure for Lethargy in Worship
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Question:
May Allah reward you and bless you. The Shaykh, a questioner says that he is diligent in his worship, voluntary acts, and prayers. He says: “Honorable Shaykh, what is the cure for the lethargy that overtakes me regarding worship? And am I sinful if I delay or become lax?”
Answer:
Regarding the obligatory prayer, it is not permissible for you to be lax or delay. Rather, you must perform the obligatory prayers at their times with the Muslim congregation. As for the voluntary prayers, strive to perform them. If it happens that you become lazy at times, or… there is no blame on you for that, because they are not obligatory. However, you must discipline yourself with resolve, accustom yourself to performing obedience and being consistent with it, and thereby you will become accustomed to it. Yes.
May Allah reward you and bless you. The Shaykh, a questioner says that he is diligent in his worship, voluntary acts, and prayers. He says: “Honorable Shaykh, what is the cure for the lethargy that overtakes me regarding worship? And am I sinful if I delay or become lax?”
Answer:
Regarding the obligatory prayer, it is not permissible for you to be lax or delay. Rather, you must perform the obligatory prayers at their times with the Muslim congregation. As for the voluntary prayers, strive to perform them. If it happens that you become lazy at times, or… there is no blame on you for that, because they are not obligatory. However, you must discipline yourself with resolve, accustom yourself to performing obedience and being consistent with it, and thereby you will become accustomed to it. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 6372- علاج الفتور عن العبادات - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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