What is the ruling on making up for the missed regular Sunnah prayers from past years, and are they waived during travel or illness?
A promise does not become a vow unless it is made with the intention [of being a vow]. If it is intended as a vow, then one is obligated to perform those Sunan (plural of , referring to recommended acts), and they are not waived due to illness or travel. What was missed must be made up, whether with an excuse or not, and there is a difference of opinion regarding the necessity of expiation (). However, if it was not made with the intention of being a vow, then making up [the missed acts] is not obligatory. Nevertheless, it is advised to maintain them because they are from the emphasized Sunan, and because fulfilling a promise is among the virtuous ethics.
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