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Is not waking up for Fajr prayer due to studying until late at night considered negligence concerning the prayer?

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If sleep overwhelms you and you miss Fajr prayer, but you had intended to perform it, then we hope you are not among the "heedless" mentioned in the verse: "So woe to those who pray, [But] who are heedless of their prayer." This is because the meaning of "heedless" refers to those who are negligent and unconcerned. However, there is a concern that you might incur sin if your deep sleep was due to staying up late.

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