If I forgot to pray Mincha, can I make it up during Arvit?
Question
Hello, esteemed rabbi, if I forgot to pray Mincha, can I make up the prayer after Arvit? Thank you very much for all your help!
Answer
Hello,
If you forgot to pray Mincha, you should pray the eighteen blessings of Arvit twice - the first time for Arvit and the second time as a makeup for Mincha. However, someone who deliberately did not pray Mincha cannot make it up during Arvit.
Sources: Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chaim 108:1-2) and Mishna Berura (S.K. 1).
Best regards,
Hillel Meirson
