{"_id":"66e216840793086d7b66bb77","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"How do we rectify acts of worship done incorrectly?\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"How do we go about rectifying ibadaat that we learn we've done incorrectly? Is it simply a matter of adjusting behavior for the future, or is it also mandatory to make up for the errors? My intention here is to ensure I am not neglecting the importance of fiqh, but also avoiding overthinking. I think many people feel a similar way- wanting to align acts of worshsip with accurate instructions, but not letting the actions themselves overshadow the intention and spiritual connection.\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"Example 1: thinking you know the qibla, praying, and then finding out later that you were slightly off.\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"Example 2: you've performed a certain act (wudu', salah) one way for a long time, because this is how you were initially taught, but then you learn that you need to correct it.\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"Definitely, our top priority is adjusting behavior for the future; however, there are instances where addressing past errors becomes necessary. Sometimes, errors are excused due to ignorance, while in other cases, ignorance is not considered a valid excuse. Past errors may also involve the rights of others, which need to be rectified.\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"When retrospectively evaluating the validity of previous acts such as worship or contracts, it's important to recognize the diversity within Islamic law. With four schools of law, any action that aligns with the opinions of any of these schools is considered valid. Therefore, when reflecting on past actions performed without adequate knowledge, if we discover that these acts were not valid according to one school, we shouldn't dismiss them outright. Instead, we can assess them in light of the opinions within any of the four schools, whether the official or alternative opinions.\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"For instance, consider the example you mentioned regarding being slightly off the Qiblah direction. According to the Hanafi school, such deviation up to 45 degrees to the left or right is permissible, thus rendering your prayer still valid.\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fef0b76658b4c232985","tag":"Salah: Validity","count":156},{"_id":"668d9fe30b76658b4c23281e","tag":"Salah: Other","count":138},{"_id":"668d9fea0b76658b4c2328ed","tag":"Salah: Missed & Make-Up","count":92}],"createdOn":"2024-09-11T22:15:32.108Z"}