Qaza Namaz Calculator
& Missed Prayers Tracker
قضاء نماز کیلکولیٹر
The most comprehensive free tool to calculate, track, and make up your missed prayers (Qaza/Fidya Namaz). Step-by-step guidance based on authentic Islamic scholarship — start your journey of spiritual accountability today.
Your Complete Guide to Qaza Namaz
Missing Salah (prayer) is one of the most common spiritual debts Muslims carry. Whether due to illness, forgetfulness, or past negligence, Qaza Namaz — the practice of making up missed obligatory prayers — is a critical obligation for every adult Muslim. This page provides the most advanced Qaza Namaz Calculator available online, alongside comprehensive guidance from authentic Islamic sources.
The Arabic word قضاء (Qaza) literally means “to fulfill” or “to make up.” In Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh), Qaza refers specifically to prayers that were not performed in their prescribed time and must now be made up. All four major madhabs (schools of Islamic law) — Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi’i, and Hanbali — agree that making up missed prayers is obligatory (wajib) upon every mukallaf (responsible Muslim).
This guide covers how to calculate Qaza Namaz, the complete raka’at structure for each prayer, the concept of Umri Qaza (lifetime missed prayers), and a scientifically structured plan to repay your prayer debt systematically. Use our free Qaza prayer counter below to get started immediately.
Qaza Namaz Calculator
Enter your information below to instantly calculate your total missed prayers, raka’at owed, and a personalised repayment schedule.
Qaza Namaz Calculator
Calculate missed prayers · Track progress · Generate repayment plan
Step 1 — Personal Details
Step 2 — Missed Prayers Per Day
Enter the average number of missed days for each prayer (use 0 if always prayed, or enter days per week you missed on average and we’ll calculate). Leave as 0 if you never missed that specific prayer. For total Umri Qaza (lifetime missed), use the auto-calculate button.
Prayer Breakdown
Repayment Schedule Options
Daily Qaza Prayer Tracker
Track which Qaza prayers you’ve prayed today. Click a prayer to mark it as completed. Your streak builds day by day — consistency is the key to clearing your prayer debt.
Personalised Repayment Plan
Choose how many extra Qaza prayers you can realistically add per day. Run the Calculator tab first to see your totals, then use this plan generator.
How to Make Niyyah (Intention) for Qaza Namaz
The intention (niyyah) for Qaza prayers must specify: (1) which prayer you are making up, (2) that it is Qaza (missed), and (3) which time period it belongs to (e.g. first Fajr missed, or simply “the Fajr I owe”). Verbal niyyah is not mandatory in Hanafi fiqh — intention in the heart is sufficient.
🌅 Fajr Qaza Niyyah
نَوَيْتُ أَنْ أُصَلِّيَ فَرْضَ الفَجْرِ قَضَاءً لِلَّهِ تَعَالَى
“I intend to pray the Fard of Fajr as Qaza for the sake of Allah the Exalted.”
☀️ Zuhr Qaza Niyyah
نَوَيْتُ أَنْ أُصَلِّيَ فَرْضَ الظُّهْرِ قَضَاءً لِلَّهِ تَعَالَى
“I intend to pray the Fard of Zuhr as Qaza for the sake of Allah the Exalted.”
📌 General Rule for Niyyah
If you have many Qaza prayers, you do not need to remember the exact date. Simply intend “the first/earliest Fajr (or Zuhr/Asr/Maghrib/Isha) I owe.” Continue with this intention for each subsequent prayer until all are complete. This is the ruling of Imam Ibn Abidin in Radd al-Muhtar.
🤲 Dua After Completing Qaza
After completing your Qaza prayers, turn to Allah in sincere repentance (tawbah) and ask for forgiveness for the delay. Allah is Al-Ghafur (The Most Forgiving) and Al-Tawwab (The Ever-Accepting of Repentance). Visit DuaForAll.com for authentic duas of repentance.
What is Qaza Namaz? — A Complete Islamic Guide
مَنْ نَامَ عَنْ صَلَاةٍ أَوْ نَسِيَهَا، فَلْيُصَلِّهَا إِذَا ذَكَرَهَا
“Whoever sleeps through a prayer or forgets it, let him pray it when he remembers it.”
Qaza Namaz (also spelled Qaza Salah, Qadha Namaz, or Missed Prayers) refers to any obligatory Salah that was not performed within its designated time window. The five daily prayers each have a specific time slot; if one misses that window intentionally or unintentionally, the prayer does not disappear — it becomes a debt (dayn) upon the soul that must be repaid.
Islamic scholars unanimously agree (ijma) that making up missed prayers is obligatory. The ruling on Qaza prayer is derived directly from the hadith of the Prophet ﷺ recorded in both Bukhari and Muslim. The principle extends even to prayers missed due to valid reasons (illness, travel) — though these carry less sin, they still require compensation.
Legal Status in All Madhabs
All four major schools of Islamic law — Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi’i, and Hanbali — hold that making up missed Fard prayers is wajib (obligatory). There is no scholarly disagreement on this fundamental ruling.
When Does a Prayer Become Qaza?
A prayer becomes Qaza once its time window closes. For example, Fajr time ends at sunrise. Any Fajr not prayed before sunrise must be made up as Qaza, regardless of the reason for missing it.
Tawbah & Qaza — Both Required
Making Tawbah (repentance) alone does not substitute for Qaza. You must both repent sincerely AND make up the missed prayers. This is the ruling of all major scholars including SeekersGuidance.org.
How to Calculate Your Missed Prayers
Calculating Qaza Namaz is straightforward once you know the formula. Here is the step-by-step method used by Islamic scholars and our calculator above.
Determine Your Baligh Age
Find the age at which you reached puberty (baligh). For boys this is typically 12–15, for girls 9–15. Prayers become obligatory at this age.
Calculate Years of Missed Prayers
Subtract your baligh age from your current age, then subtract any years you prayed consistently. This gives your “years of debt.”
Estimate % Missed Per Prayer
For each of the 5 prayers, honestly estimate what percentage of days you missed. You can round up for safety — it is better to overpay the debt.
Multiply by Days
Years × 365 × (% missed ÷ 100) = missed prayers for that Salah. Multiply by the Fard raka’at count to get total raka’at owed.
Make a Plan & Start Today
Use our Repayment Plan tab to generate a schedule. The Prophet ﷺ said: “The most beloved deed to Allah is the most regular and constant, even if it were little.”
📐 The Formula for Qaza Namaz Calculation
Note: If you are uncertain about exact percentages, scholars recommend overestimating — it is spiritually safer to repay more than required than less.
Complete Raka’at Breakdown by Prayer
Understanding which raka’at are Fard (obligatory) is essential for accurate Qaza calculation. Only Fard and Wajib raka’at require Qaza — Sunnah and Nafl do not.
| Prayer (Salah) | Arabic | Time Window | Fard Raka’at | Wajib | Sunnah Mu’akkadah | Qaza Required? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fajr | فجر | Dawn → Sunrise | 2 | — | 2 (before) | ✓ Yes (2 Fard) |
| Zuhr | ظہر | Midday → Mid-afternoon | 4 | — | 4 (before) + 2 (after) | ✓ Yes (4 Fard) |
| Asr | عصر | Mid-afternoon → Sunset | 4 | — | 4 (before, non-stressed) | ✓ Yes (4 Fard) |
| Maghrib | مغرب | Sunset → Twilight ends | 3 | — | 2 (after) | ✓ Yes (3 Fard) |
| Isha | عشاء | Twilight → Before Dawn | 4 | — | 4 (before) + 2 (after) | ✓ Yes (4 Fard) |
| Witr | وتر | After Isha → Before Fajr | — | 3 (Hanafi) | — | ⚠ Hanafi: Yes |
| DAILY TOTAL | 17 Fard | 3 (Hanafi) | — | — | ||
* Jumu’ah (Friday) replaces Zuhr for men. Jumu’ah itself has 2 Fard raka’at but if missed, Zuhr Qaza (4 raka’at) must be prayed instead according to Hanafi scholars.
Understanding Umri Qaza
Umri Qaza (عمری قضاء — “Lifetime Qaza”) refers to all the prayers a Muslim has missed over the course of their entire adult life. This term is commonly used in South Asian Islamic scholarship (Pakistan, India, Bangladesh) and is a critical concept for anyone who has been irregular with their prayers for many years.
Scale of the Debt
A person who missed all 5 prayers for 10 years owes approximately 18,250 prayers (5 × 365 × 10). Including Witr (Hanafi): 21,900. This underscores the importance of the Umri Qaza calculator.
Scholar’s Position
Major contemporary scholars including IslamQA.info and Mufti Taqi Usmani confirm that Umri Qaza must be repaid — there is no expiry, cancellation, or substitution except by actually praying.
Allah’s Mercy
The fact that Qaza is possible is itself a mercy of Allah. Unlike a human debt-collector, Allah rewards each Qaza prayer fully and does not charge interest or penalties for the delay. Begin today — it is never too late.
📌 What if I Cannot Remember How Many I Missed?
Scholars say you should make your best honest estimate (ghalabat al-zann). If you know roughly what percentage of days you prayed consistently, use that. If completely uncertain, assume you missed all prayers since puberty except those you’re sure you prayed. It is safer to overestimate. Our calculator above helps you build this estimate systematically.
Qaza Namaz — Visual Infographic
A visual guide to the five daily prayers, their Fard raka’at, and the Islamic day cycle — helping you understand what you owe and how to calculate it.
How to Make Up Missed Prayers — Step by Step
Make Sincere Tawbah First
Before beginning your Qaza, sincerely repent to Allah for the missed prayers. This does not replace the Qaza — it accompanies it. Recite Astaghfirullah and intend never to miss prayers again. See authentic duas for repentance on DuaForAll.
Set a Daily Qaza Routine
The recommended method is to pray one extra Qaza prayer after each of your five daily prayers. This creates a natural, sustainable habit. After praying Fajr, pray one Qaza Fajr. After Zuhr, one Qaza Zuhr — and so on.
Make the Correct Niyyah
Intend for “the first/earliest [prayer name] I owe as Qaza.” You do not need to remember the exact date — only specify the type (Fajr/Zuhr etc.) and that it is Qaza. See the Niyyah tab in the tool above for exact Arabic intentions.
Pray Fard Raka’at Only
For Qaza prayers, only the Fard raka’at are required. Sunnah raka’at are not obligatory for Qaza — though you may pray them for additional reward. Witr is Wajib in Hanafi fiqh and must also be made up.
Track Your Progress
Use our Daily Tracker tab above to mark completed Qaza prayers every day. Seeing your remaining debt decrease is a powerful motivator. The Prophet ﷺ recommended consistency over intensity.
Never Stop Regular Prayers
While making up Qaza, never let new prayers become missed. Your current five daily prayers take absolute priority. Qaza is for the past — the present must be guarded. Use a prayer time app to never miss again.
Fidya for Missed Prayers — Is It Valid?
Important Ruling: Fidya Does NOT Replace Qaza for Most People
Fidya (monetary compensation) for missed prayers is only valid for a person who is permanently unable to pray due to illness or physical incapacity, and who has no hope of recovery. This is a specific dispensation for the very ill and dying.
For a healthy Muslim who simply missed prayers due to negligence or carelessness, Fidya is not acceptable as a substitute. The prayers must be physically performed as Qaza. This is the unanimous ruling of the Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi’i, and Hanbali schools.
Source: IslamQA.info | SeekersGuidance.org
✅ Fidya IS Valid For:
- Permanently bedridden (no hope of recovery)
- Terminally ill who cannot move
- Condition stipulated in a will before death
❌ Fidya is NOT Valid For:
- Healthy people who were negligent
- People who were busy with work
- Those who “forgot” or “didn’t know”
- Anyone capable of making up prayers physically
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, in most cases Qaza prayers can be prayed at any time — including times when regular (ada) prayers are prohibited (sunrise, zenith, sunset). According to the Hanafi school, prohibited times apply only to voluntary prayers, not Qaza. This is based on the hadith “let him pray it when he remembers it.” However, some scholars advise avoiding the three prohibited times out of caution.
According to the Hanafi school, maintaining order (tartib) is waived when the number of missed prayers exceeds six (i.e., more than one day’s worth). Since most people asking this question have many more than six missed prayers, you can pray Qaza in any order. Simply intend “the earliest/first [prayer name] I owe.”
Make your best honest estimate (ghalabat al-zann). If you prayed sometimes but not consistently, estimate what percentage of days you missed each prayer. If you have no idea, assume you missed all prayers since puberty. It is better to overpay than underpay the spiritual debt. Use our calculator to systematically work through this estimate.
No. According to the Hanafi school, Sunnah Mu’akkadah prayers do not require Qaza when missed, except for the two raka’at of Fajr Sunnah — which some scholars say should be prayed as Qaza if missed along with the Fajr Fard, before Zuhr time arrives. Nafl (voluntary) prayers never require Qaza. Only Fard and Wajib (like Witr in Hanafi fiqh) require Qaza.
No. Tawbah removes the sin of intentionally missing prayers, but it does not cancel the obligation to make them up. The physical act of praying the missed prayers must still be performed. Think of it this way: tawbah handles the moral debt (sin), while Qaza handles the ritual debt (the prayer itself). Both are required simultaneously. This is the position of all four major schools of Islamic law.
Only the Fard raka’at: Fajr = 2, Zuhr = 4, Asr = 4, Maghrib = 3, Isha = 4, Witr = 3 (Hanafi). The Qaza prayer is prayed exactly like the regular Fard prayer in terms of raka’at count, recitation, and method — the only difference is the niyyah (intention) which specifies it is Qaza.
There is no upper limit — every single missed prayer must be made up, regardless of how many years or decades have passed. If a person missed all prayers for 30 years, that is approximately 54,750 prayers (5 daily × 365 × 30). Each one must be made up. While this seems daunting, scholars encourage starting immediately and praying steadily — Allah will reward the effort and sincerity. Many people have completed their full Umri Qaza through consistent effort over years.
Related Islamic Resources
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🌐 External Authority Sources
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Begin Your Qaza Journey Today
“And establish prayer” — every Qaza prayer you complete is an act of devotion, repentance, and love for Allah. No debt is too large to begin paying. Start with one prayer today.
Last updated: 2025 · Reviewed by Islamic scholars · Based on Hanafi fiqh with references to all four madhabs · All calculations are estimates — consult a local scholar for personalised guidance.