How to Make Up Missed Salah (Qada Prayers)?
If you miss a Salah, you should perform it as soon as possible in the same order and manner as the original prayer. There is no fixed penalty, but consistency in making them up is required.
Here’s the proper way to make up missed prayers according to Islamic guidelines:
Steps to Make Up Missed Salah
- Identify Which Prayer You Missed: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, or Isha.
- Form the Intention (Niyyah): Say in your heart: “I intend to perform Qada of [specific prayer].”
- Pray in Order: If multiple prayers were missed, make them up in sequence (oldest first).
- Perform as Usual: Pray exactly as if you were performing it on time, with the same rak’ahs and format.
- Stay Consistent: Schedule a routine to gradually complete all missed prayers if they are many.
Summary
To make up missed Salah, identify the prayer, intend to make it up, and perform it as soon as possible in its original form. Repeat until all missed prayers are completed.