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?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
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.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
Reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
Read the full answer on Ftawyhttps://ftawy.com/en/questions/74365
Where this answer came from
- Source platform
- Ftawy
- Original fatwa ID
- 74365
- Added here
- . This is when the answer was added to El Fatwa, not the fatwa's date.
- Text
- Summary from Ftawy's records, reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
- Read the full ruling
- Read the full answer on Ftawy