A person who was an atheist for several years and has now returned to Islam is inquiring about the missed prayers during their time of disbelief.
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Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings.
According to Grand Ayatollah Khamenei and Grand Ayatollah Sistani (may God protect them):
Yes, you are required to make up the prayers that you missed during that period.
May you be successful in all good.
Source:
Grand Ayatollah Khamenei (may God protect him): Message on Prayer and Fasting, Prayer, Making Up Missed Prayers, M 631
Grand Ayatollah Sistani (may God protect him): Minhaj al-Salihin, Vol. 1, Making Up Missed Prayers