💧 Fiqh of worship · Step 7 of 12
What breaks the prayer
Talking, eating, turning away and losing wudu break the prayer in both schools.
In both schools
- Speaking on purpose, other than the words of the prayer.
- Eating or drinking.
- Much movement that is not part of the prayer.
- Losing wudu.
- Turning the chest away from the qiblah.
- Missing a pillar and not making it up.
Where they differ
| Point | Hanafi | Shafi'i |
|---|---|---|
Speaking a little by mistake or forgetfulness | Breaks the prayer | Does not break it if it was little and by forgetfulness |
Laughing aloud | Breaks the prayer and the wudu | Breaks the prayer |
✅ Check yourself
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Does eating break the prayer?
Show the answer
Yes, in both schools.