Question:
Salam Alaykum,
I was told that for Hanafi fiqh if sunnah Muaqqida prayer was not read, it would be considered a “sin” to not read it and the salah would be incomplete/not accepted. Is this information accurate? Please shed some light on this as I am very confused and do not want to jeopardize my prayers. I understand that fard salah is only what we are accountable for.
Answer:
Wa Alaykum Salam,
The salat Muakkadah was done regularly by the Prophet (s) and it carries more weight. The salat non-Muakkadah was not done regularly by the Prophet (s) and if a Muslim doesn’t do it he is not sinful but loses the chance to earn the reward.
Imam Senad Agic
American Islamic Center – Chicago
Majlis #1 Head Imam (IABNA)
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