❖ Islamic Ruling on Missed Prayers During Unconsciousness ❖
If a practicing Muslim falls seriously ill to the point where their body ceases to function and they remain unconscious and on a ventilator for several months, but later recover—
Is it obligatory for such a person to make up (qadāʾ) the prayers missed during that period?
Approximately over 500 obligatory prayers were missed—what is the ruling concerning them?
Fadheelat al-‘Aalim Ikramullah Wahidi (ḥafiẓahullāh)
Ruling:
A person who was unconscious and not in a state of awareness is not obligated to make up (perform qadāʾ of) the missed prayers.
However, now that the person has regained health, they must:
❝ There is no qadāʾ for prayers missed during a prolonged state of unconsciousness. ❞
❝ After recovery, one must resume and strictly maintain regular prayer. ❞
❖ Question:
If a practicing Muslim falls seriously ill to the point where their body ceases to function and they remain unconscious and on a ventilator for several months, but later recover—
Is it obligatory for such a person to make up (qadāʾ) the prayers missed during that period?
Approximately over 500 obligatory prayers were missed—what is the ruling concerning them?
❖ Answer by:
Fadheelat al-‘Aalim Ikramullah Wahidi (ḥafiẓahullāh)
Ruling:A person who was unconscious and not in a state of awareness is not obligated to make up (perform qadāʾ of) the missed prayers.
However, now that the person has regained health, they must:
- Be punctual in offering their prayers regularly.
- Show complete adherence to the obligation of Salah going forward.
Conclusion:
❝ There is no qadāʾ for prayers missed during a prolonged state of unconsciousness. ❞
❝ After recovery, one must resume and strictly maintain regular prayer. ❞
