Missed prayers during the days he was unconscious

Reference: Sharh ‘Umdatil-Fiqh – Tape No.4, Question No.30

Question: What is the preponderant opinion regarding the one who has been unconscious for more than three days; is he required to make up the prayers he has missed whilst he was unconscious?

Response: Three days is something easy, [so] yes he should make up the prayers. If, however, he remained unconscious for a long[er] period, like months, then he is not required to make up the prayers. If, however, it was [only] for a period of three days or less, then he should make up the prayers – because this is [something] easy [for him to do].


Translation originally published on 20 April, 2017.

Graduate of the Islaamic University of Madeenah, having completed the Arabic Language programme at the Institute of Arabic Language before progressing to the Faculty of Sharee'ah, from which he graduated in 2004. He currently resides in Birmingham, UK.