Performing qadha salaah in the masjid

24 May 2025 · 26 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1446 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

I have heard that one should pray Qadha prayer in solitude so that it should not be revealed to anyone that one is praying Qadha prayer. Is this true?

If so, then there is a problem that in a house where one does not get solitude and it is not possible in the mosque, then what should one do in such a case?

Then can one pray Qadha prayer in front of the family members or in front of everyone in the mosque.

Answer

Performing Qadha salaah in one's home or in the musjid is permissible. However, after the time of fajr enters and after performing your asr salaah, if you wish to perform Qadha salaah, then perform it in your home.

At these times, do not perform Qadha salaah in the musjid as people will come to know that you are performing your Qadha salaah as in this time nafl salaah cannot be performed.

It is not permissible for a believer to expose his sins before people.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by: Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by: Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)

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