COMMON QUESTIONS · TOPIC 5 OF 6
What if I miss a prayer?
Learning note · An introductory overview; detailed rulings may differ by school.
If you sleep through a prayer or forget it, pray when you wake or remember. Take practical steps that help you attend to the next prayer: alarms, planning, and support from someone you trust.
Deliberately missed prayers and a backlog over months or years need guidance about repentance and making up what is owed. The details of order, restricted times, and a sustainable schedule should be learned within your school.
Do not let shame prevent you from beginning again today.