Prayer is a fundamental pillar of Islam, and learning how to make up missed prayers correctly is essential, especially regarding whether they are recited aloud or silently.

Ruling on Missed Prayers
Dar Al-Ifta confirms that obligatory prayers are never waived, and any missed prayer must be made up as soon as it is remembered, along with repentance if delayed without excuse.

Should Missed Prayers Follow Original Form or Time of Makeup?
Scholars differ on this issue:

1. According to Hanafis (most common view):
Make-up prayers should follow the original form:

• Audible prayers are made up aloud
• Silent prayers are made up silently
• A single worshipper may choose in some cases

2. According to Malikis and Shafi’is (one opinion):
The prayer retains its original nature regardless of when it is made up.

Steps to Make Up Missed Prayers

• Intend the specific missed prayer
• Perform prayers in order if possible
• Follow the original prayer type (silent or audible)
• Continue until all missed prayers are completed
• Seek forgiveness and repentance

Conclusion
Making up missed prayers is obligatory, while the method of recitation (loud or silent) has scholarly flexibility, and the priority is fulfilling the duty sincerely.

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