A person learned the wrong way to perform the ritual bath for menstruation when they were young, believing that intention alone was sufficient without the required order. They later discovered the correct method and that one should not imitate the deceased. They want to know if they need to make up the missed prayers.
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Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings.
Ayatollah al-Uzma Sayyid Sistani (may God protect him):
If the person intended to perform the ritual bath correctly and the water covered all of their skin, even if they neglected the order out of ignorance, then there is no issue. However, if there was no intention for the bath or the water did not cover the entire body, they must make up the prayers that were performed during menstruation. There is no need to make up the fast if they were ignorant of the ruling and had a valid excuse for their ignorance.
Source: Official website: 1, 2, 3.
Ayatollah al-Uzma Sayyid Khamenei (may God protect him):
The prayer is invalid if performed without a correct bath. However, if the person believed their bath was valid, their fast is considered valid in this case.
Source: Special Inquiry
May you be successful in all good.