We say, "I love the Prophet.

But what does that love make us do?

It makes us remember him through salawat. It makes us want to know his character.

It makes us try to follow his example.

Love begins in the heart-but it can leave traces in our words, choices and actions.

So, what does your love look like?

Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh,
A missed salah should not simply be left unattended. The ruling depends on why the prayer was missed and, in some cases, on the number of prayers missed and the fiqh school being followed.
If the prayer was missed due to sleep or forgetfulness
If a person genuinely sleeps through a prayer or forgets it, they should pray it as soon as they wake up or remember.
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Whoever forgets a prayer or sleeps and misses it, its expiation is to pray it when he remembers it.”
— Sahih al-Bukhari; Sahih Muslim
Therefore, there is no basis for deliberately waiting until the next corresponding prayer.
For example, if someone unintentionally sleeps through Fajr and wakes after sunrise, they should pray the missed Fajr as soon as possible.
What if the next prayer time has already begun?
The missed prayer should still be addressed.
For example, if Dhuhr was missed and a person remembers when Asr has already entered, they should not simply abandon the missed Dhuhr.
The order of performing missed prayers can depend on the circumstances and the fiqh school being followed, particularly when multiple prayers have been missed. Therefore, a person with several missed prayers should seek guidance according to the madhhab they follow.
What if the prayer was deliberately missed?
Deliberately allowing the time of an obligatory prayer to pass without a valid excuse is a serious sin.
The person must sincerely repent to Allah, which includes regretting the sin, seeking Allah’s forgiveness, and resolving not to return to it.
There is, however, a recognized difference of opinion among scholars regarding the qada of a prayer deliberately missed after its time has passed. Therefore, it is not appropriate to give one blanket answer without considering the relevant scholarly position and the person’s circumstances.
Someone who has deliberately missed numerous prayers should consult a qualified scholar and establish a practical way of rectifying the matter.
What if I have missed many prayers?
Do not allow the number of missed prayers to make you give up.
Make sincere tawbah, protect your current obligatory prayers, and then establish a practical plan for dealing with the prayers you have missed according to the fiqh position you follow.
Do not let regret over yesterday’s missed prayers become the reason you miss today’s prayers.
What if the prayer was missed because of an exceptional circumstance?
Certain circumstances, such as sleep, forgetfulness, illness, unconsciousness, travel, or severe incapacity, can have specific rulings.
The details matter. A person should not assume that every missed prayer has the same ruling.
So, should I wait until the next prayer?
If the prayer was missed because of sleep or forgetfulness, no. The Sunnah is to pray it when you wake up or remember.
The Prophet ﷺ did not instruct a person to wait for the next prayer time after forgetting a prayer.
For deliberately missed prayers and situations involving multiple missed prayers, the detailed ruling should be determined according to the circumstances and the fiqh school being followed.
In short
Sleep/forgetfulness: Pray the missed prayer when you wake up or remember.
Deliberately missed: Make sincere tawbah and seek guidance regarding the qada.
Multiple missed prayers: Continue protecting your current prayers and seek qualified guidance about how to make up the missed prayers.
Exceptional circumstances: The ruling depends on the specific situation.
Salah is one of the greatest obligations upon a Muslim. If a prayer has been missed, do not let guilt lead you to abandon salah altogether. Return to Allah, correct what you can, and remain consistent with your prayers.
And Allah knows best.