I understand you're saying you missed the Fajr, Dhuhr, and Asr prayers. First, let me reassure you: this is a serious matter, but Allah is the Most Merciful and Most Forgiving. The most important thing right now is to make up these missed prayers as soon as possible and to sincerely repent.
What you should do right now:
1. Pray the missed prayers immediately – Make up Fajr (2 rakaat), Dhuhr (4 rakaat), and Asr (4 rakaat) in order, as soon as you can. The Prophet ﷺ taught us that making up missed prayers is obligatory.
2. Sincerely repent to Allah – Ask Allah for forgiveness with a truthful heart, and make a firm intention to not let this happen again.
3. Be consistent from now on – The Prophet ﷺ emphasized the importance of the Fajr and Asr prayers in particular. He said: *"He who prays before sunrise and before sunset will not enter Hellfire."* [Sahih Muslim 634] – This shows how beloved these prayers are to Allah.
A gentle reminder about the importance of these prayers:
The Prophet ﷺ also warned: *"Whoever abandons the 'Asr prayer, his deeds will be rendered worthless."* [Sahih Bukhari 553] – This shows us how serious neglecting prayers can be. But don't despair – Allah's mercy is vast, and He accepts sincere repentance.
Practical advice:
- Set alarms on your phone for each prayer time
- Use the prayer times feature in your Al Muslim Plus app to stay aware of when each prayer begins
- Try to pray as soon as the time enters, rather than delaying
- Ask a friend or family member to remind you
Remember, Allah says in the Quran: *"Indeed, prayer has been decreed upon the believers at specified times"* (An-Nisa 4:103). This is a beautiful obligation – a direct connection between you and your Lord, five times a day.
May Allah make it easy for you and accept your repentance. Don't let Shaytan make you feel so guilty that you give up – instead, let this be a fresh start. Allah loves those who turn back to Him.