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At this time of year the Isha prayer is around 10:25 pm. I have school the next day so i'm not aloud to stay up that late. I wanted to know if it is haraam to pray it the next morning. My parents are willing to allow me to stay up for the Isha prayer if praying it the next morning is haraam. Thank you for your time.

Praise be to Allah.It is not permissible to delay praying Salaat

al-Ishaa or any of the other prayers. Whoever prays them late, not at the

proper time, is a sinner who is guilty of a major sin, because Allaah says (interpretation

of the meaning):

Verily, Al-Salaah (the prayer) is enjoined on the believers at

fixed hours. [al-Nisaa 4:103]

Guard strictly (five obligatory) al-Salawaat (the prayers),

especially the middle prayer (i.e., the best prayer Asr). And stand before

Allaah with obedience [al-Baqarah 2:238]

You have to pray on time, without delaying it, and advise your parents

with regard to the issue of prayer times. Tell them that they have to let you stay awake

so that you can pray, and try to help yourself by taking a nap during the day, which will

make it easier for you to stay up for the prayer. The Prophet

(peace and blessings of

Allaah be upon him) forbade sleeping before Ishaa lest a person miss the

prayer. If your parents force you to sleep, do not obey them, even if that means

pretending to be asleep until the time comes and you pray. May Allaah bless you and help

you to adhere firmly to the Straight Path.

Source: IslamQA (Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid)
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