Qadhaa of Witr Salaah
Question
I found out that Witr salaah is compulsory. I thought it was Nafl/Sunnah. I accepted Islam from 2016 and I have missed approximately 2844 Witr Salaah since then. Should I make Qadhaa of all, or will Taubah suffice?
Answer
It is compulsory to make Qadhaa of the missed Witr Salaah which was Waajib. [Re: Fataawa Uthmaaniyyah Vol:2 Pg:321] Not having the correct knowledge (regarding the compulsion of Witr Salaah) is not a valid excuse as there are sufficient Ulama and Kitaabs available, hence Qadha will be necessary.
AND ALLAH TA’ALA ALONE IN HIS INFINITE KNOWLEDGE KNOWS BEST!
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
وبهذا ظهر أن الأداء يشمل الواجب والمندوب، والقضاء يختص بالواجب (رد المحتار ج٢ص٦٣).
- Answered by
- Maulana Ahmed Saeed
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Mohammed Desai Saheb
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