What is the ruling on one who fasts on the day he missed the Fajr prayer as a punishment for himself?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: Some people say that if they miss the Fajr prayer in congregation, they fast on that same day, commit to it, and make it a punishment for themselves and to humiliate the Shaytan. What is the ruling on this action?
Answer:
It is a new legislation for which Allah has not sent down any authority; it is a bid'ah (religious innovation). However, he must repent to Allah, feel remorse, and maintain the congregational prayer; that is what is obligatory for him. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: Some people say that if they miss the Fajr prayer in congregation, they fast on that same day, commit to it, and make it a punishment for themselves and to humiliate the Shaytan. What is the ruling on this action?
Answer:
It is a new legislation for which Allah has not sent down any authority; it is a bid'ah (religious innovation). However, he must repent to Allah, feel remorse, and maintain the congregational prayer; that is what is obligatory for him. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم من يصوم في اليوم الذي فاتته فيه صلاة الفجر عقابًا لنفسه؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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