Qada (Missed Prayer) Calculator

Estimate how many obligatory prayers you may need to make up and how many per day to finish within your chosen time.

Please note: this calculator gives an estimate to help you plan. Rules differ between schools of thought and individual circumstances. Please consult a qualified scholar or your local religious authority for a ruling on your situation.

About qada prayers

Qada means making up obligatory prayers that were missed. The calculator estimates how many days fall between the age you became obligated to pray and the date you started praying regularly, then multiplies by the number of daily obligatory prayers and the share you missed. It also shows how many extra prayers per day finish the total within the years you choose.

This is only an estimate to help you plan; rulings on the age of obligation, doubtful cases and how to make up prayers differ. Please consult a qualified scholar.

Frequently asked questions

What is a qada prayer?

A qada prayer is an obligatory prayer that is made up after its time has passed.

How do I estimate how many prayers I missed?

Estimate the number of days between the age you became obligated to pray and the date you started praying regularly, then adjust for the share you missed. This calculator does that for you.

Does this calculator give a ruling?

No. It gives an estimate only. Please ask a qualified scholar about your situation.