Does intentionally delaying prayer lead to disbelief, and is thinking about this matter considered disbelief?
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Your utterance of what you mentioned is not disbelief (kufr), but you have committed a grave sin by intentionally delaying the prayer beyond its prescribed time. Therefore, you must offer sincere repentance and make up that prayer.
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