I'adah

Letter I · Updated Sep 5, 2026

In plain terms

*I'adah* is repeating an act of worship within its original time window, to fix a defect or reach greater completeness.

What it means for me: Hearing i'adah in an answer should reassure you more than worry you. The door is still open, because the time has not run out yet. This is why a mufti asks about the time before asking about the defect itself.

Example: A man finishes praying and only then notices a problem with his clothing, while there is still time left. His question becomes: should he repeat it? That question is exactly what i'adah covers.

Do not confuse with: *Qada*. I'adah happens within the same time; qada happens after that time has ended.

If scholars differ: Some scholars recommend repeating a prayer said alone if a congregation forms in time; others see it as optional, not required. They also differ on minor defects noticed after a prayer already finished. The difference is named here as a difference and not decided; the mufti is the reference.

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