What is the ruling on abandoning a previously established voluntary act of worship?

Chapter on the Times When Prayer is Prohibited

Al-Mughni

Book of Prayer

Book 3 · Issue 2 · Bab 9

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Abandoning a previously established act of worship is discouraged. Abdullah ibn Amr reported that the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, warned him saying, 'Do not be like so-and-so; he used to perform the night prayer, then he abandoned the night prayer.' This warning is established by consensus (Muttafaqun 'alayh).