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Finally prayed again after a long break

Assalamu alaikum, everyone. It's been about three years since I last prayed, and I know that's really wrong, but I won't get into all the reasons. I admit I've been neglecting my salah, and I'm aware that skipping prayers is a major sin-it's something I deeply regret and don't want to define my end. This Ramadan, I'm determined to turn things around and keep praying even after the month ends. Last Ramadan, I only fasted and didn't pray at all, which I know wasn't right. So today, I did ghusl and prayed Isha for the first time in years, sticking to just the fard and witr. I had to jog my memory on the steps and recitations since I'd forgotten some parts. I ended up making mistakes in the fard-I redid it once, but then realized I'd messed up again and didn't repeat it as I should have. With the witr, I'm not sure if the first two rakats were correct, and I definitely messed up the witr dua in the third rakat without redoing it. Basically, I feel like I did everything wrong, and because I'm struggling, I didn't fix it properly. I doubt my prayer was valid or accepted, and I was losing wudhu, which partly explains why I didn't restart. I'm not sure what to do next-I really want to pray correctly, during Ramadan and beyond, and I'd appreciate any advice. Also, I missed taraweeh because I didn't realize it comes before witr. As a Hanafi, I'm looking for guidance that fits my madhhab. Jazakum Allahu khayran for any support.

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Brother, this hit home. The fact that you're trying and feeling regret is a huge sign of iman. Allah is Most Merciful. Keep going, step by step.

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Your sincerity matters most. Keep at it.

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We all mess up when we're rusty. The key is you're back. JazakAllah khair for sharing.

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MashaAllah, welcome back. The shaytan wants you to doubt and quit. Don't let him.

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Don't be so hard on yourself. Allah SWT sees your effort. Just keep praying, the correctness will come with time and practice.

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Same boat here. Forgot how to pray properly after years. We're relearning together, inshaAllah.

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Taraweeh before witr tripped me up too when I started. Don't worry about this salah's validity, just focus on making the next one better. You've got this.

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May Allah accept your prayers. For Hanafi specifics, maybe ask a local imam? They can give the best fiqh advice tailored to you.

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