Is it Permissible to Let a Prayer Become qada (make it up later) Because of Participating in a Mourning Ceremony?

Thursday, October 01, 2026

SAEDNEWS: Qada prayer means performing a prayer after its prescribed time has passed. It applies to both obligatory and recommended prayers. After a person’s death, someone else may perform their missed prayers on their behalf.

Is it Permissible to Let a Prayer Become qada (make it up later) Because of Participating in a Mourning Ceremony?

Question: Is It Permissible to Miss Prayer Because of Mourning Ceremonies?

I participate in mourning ceremonies for Abu Abdullah al-Husayn (peace be upon him). Sometimes, the ceremonies continue late into the night, causing me to miss my prayer and make it up later. Is this permissible?

Answer:

Participating in mourning ceremonies for Sayyid al-Shuhada (peace be upon him) has many virtues and blessings. However, deliberately missing a prayer and making it up later because a mourning ceremony lasts too long is not permissible. One should plan the schedule in a way that allows them to perform their prayers on time while also participating in these valuable ceremonies.