Is it possible to pray on behalf of a family member who does not pray after being advised?
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It is not permissible to perform the prayer on behalf of one who does not pray, for prayer is a physical act of worship specific to the one obligated to perform it, and abandoning it is an act of disbelief that expels one from the fold of Islam. You must persistently offer him advice, encouragement, and warnings.
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