In Islam, the act of performing the missed obligatory prayers and fasts of a deceased Muslim is known as “Qadaa al-Faraidh al-Ma’tuurah”. This refers to making up the missed obligatory acts of worship that were not performed by the individual during their lifetime. This can be done by performing the missed prayer or fast, as well as any other acts of worship that the deceased missed, such as paying Zakat or performing Hajj.
It is important to note that performing the qadaa of farizah after a person’s death is not a substitute for the individual’s own responsibility to perform these obligations during their lifetime. Muslims are encouraged to fulfill their religious obligations as soon as possible and not delay them for later.
The method of performing Qadaa Al-Faraidh Al-Ma’tuurah is similar to the way these acts of worship are performed during a person’s lifetime. For example, if the deceased missed a prayer, the person performing the Qadaa should perform the missed prayer in the same manner as it is normally performed, including the number of Rak’ahs and recitation of Surahs.
In addition to performing the missed obligatory acts of worship on behalf of the deceased, Muslims also believe in offering voluntary acts of worship, such as voluntary prayers and charity, on behalf of the deceased. This is seen as a way to increase the reward and benefit for the deceased in the afterlife. However, performing voluntary acts of worship should not be seen as a substitute for the missed obligatory acts of worship that need to be made up through Qadaa.
It is believed that the responsibility of performing the missed obligatory acts of worship falls on the individual during their lifetime. However, if they were unable to fulfill this obligation before their death, then it becomes the responsibility of their family members or heirs to perform these obligations on their behalf.
Performing the qadaa of farizah after a person’s death is a way for Muslims to fulfill the religious obligations of their loved ones who were unable to do so during their lifetime, and to seek forgiveness and mercy for them in the afterlife.
Performing these missed obligations for the deceased is considered a virtuous act and can help alleviate the burden of the deceased’s sins. This is why it is encouraged for family members or heirs to fulfill these obligations as soon as possible after the death of the individual.
