Fatawaa

Subject : Islamic Ruling on someone who Fasts but doesn`t Pray
Fatwa Number : 4232
Date : 12-02-2026
Classified : Things that rescue, good relations with relatives
Fatwa Type : Summarized Fatawaa

Question :

What is the ruling on someone who fasts but does not pray?



The Answer :

A Muslim must be diligent in fulfilling all obligations, and after the Shahadah, prayer is the most important duty.

● If someone abandons prayer out of disregard, they are considered a disbeliever, and their fasting is not accepted.

● If they abandon prayer out of laziness, they are still a Muslim, and their fasting remains valid, but they have committed a grave sin by neglecting prayer.






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