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Should the Fajr prayer be performed with the intention of timely performance (adaa’) or making up (qadaa’) when one wakes up late, not knowing the time of sunrise? Is it a condition for the worshiper to have the intention of timely performance or making up, and the intention of praying in congregation or individually?

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Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 20261 min readAlso available in العربية
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Preserving the Fajr prayer at its appointed time and with the congregation holds immense virtue. Whoever prays it is under Allah's protection, as mentioned in the , and becomes energetic and good-spirited. As for one who neglects it, he becomes lost and struggles with depression and distress. Regarding the intention for performing or making up a prayer, it is not a requirement. Similarly, the intention to pray alone is not required if one is praying by oneself. However, if one prays with a congregation, the intention to follow the Imam is necessary.

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