Giving preference to Qadhaa Salaah over Nawafil Salaah
Question
I have Qadhaa Salaah outstanding which has to be performed. Can I perform Nafl Salaah or should I only perform my Qadhaa? Can I read Tahajjud Salaah?
Answer
Your outstanding Qadhaa Salaah is a debt which you owe to Allah Ta’ala. You should therefore afford preference to your Qadhaa Salaah over Nawafil Salaah. However, if you perform Nawafil Salaah such as Tahajjud, Awwabeen, Ishraaq, etc. instead of your Qadhaa, then the Nawafil will be valid.
- Answered by
- Mufti Mohammed Desai
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