For our Islamic friends, why do you pray five times a day? What is the meaning for doing this?

Question

Christians don't pray that many times a day..well most of us don't so I was wondering why you do? It's a friendly question..i'm curious to know.

Answer 1

Here is a scientific answer. Day has been divided by God into 5 parts. Dusk (we call it Fajer), noon (we call it Zohor), afternoon (we call it Asr), Dawn (we call it Magrib) & Night (we call it Isha). To pray five times a day, is to bow to God in every part of the day, minimum once. We can pray more, but we HAVE TO pray 5 times a day.

More information for you, how did they know when it was prayer time in the past, when there were no clocks & watches. Dusk is simply when the sky turns to red before the sun rises. Noon is when objects and their shadows are equal (they were sticking poles in the ground and checking the length of the shadow). Afternoon is where the shadow is exactly double the length of the object (or the pole). Dawn, is when the sun is out of sight, but there is still light. Night time is a tricky one. They divided night into 3 equal parts from sunset to sunrise. Prayer time is at the end of the first part, beginning of the second part. Cool stuff Isn't it??????

Answer 2

First, please understand that there are two types of prayer in Islam. There is du'a wich is supplications and that is when we ask God for something. Then there is salah and that is a prayer of worship.

5 daily prayers are part of the 5 pillars of Isalm
Stopping for a few moments every day to pray (salah) and worship God is a reminder, it's a time to get away from the world even for just a bit...and then return. It also promotes cleanliness (at all levels) because we make ablutions before we pray.

If you just got done praying would you really do something bad...it can happen but helps remind you that God is always knows what you do and that you will have to pray again in a few hours or so...you probably wouldn't feel good about it then.

Answer 3

We actively take a rest in the day and cleanse ourselves physically and offer up praise and worship to God 5 times a day. Five times is what is obligatory anything more is voluntary.
There is no special meaning behind 5 except that we believe this is what God instructed as the obligatory prayers.
On the spiritual side most people pray because they love God and want to worship him. As Muslims this is true and prayer is part of our religion. One part of being Muslim is praying the 5 obligatory prayers a day. Alhumdulilah.

Answer 4

The five daily prayers are called salat. There is a sequence of words and bodily positions. Because a Muslim stops whatever he or she is doing at the time in order to pray, he or she is constantly reminded to put God before all other thoughts.

When to pray:
Dawn = 2 cycles
Noon = 4 cycles
Mid-afternoon = 4 cycles
Sunset = 3 cycles
Evening = 4 cycles

Answer 5

I love God ....this is why ..I pray at least 5 times a day ..

When things are down
And you are out of your mind
Just Remember Allah is The Merciful .


When your life is in darkness
And nothing is right
Just Remember
Through the darkness, Allah is The Light.


When nothing makes sense
And your heading for demise
Just Remember
It doesn't make sense, but Allah is The Wise.


When times are troubled
And no one seems to care
Just Remember, that Allah wil care .


When your heart is breaking
And your pain makes you fall
Just Remember, Allah relieves it all.


When you are weak
And the road seems long
Just Remember, Seek strength from The Strong.


When life is a burden
And everything is unstable
Just Remember, Allah is The Able.


When the way is cloudy
And there is no one by your side
Just Remember, Allah is The Only Guide.


When no one wants to listen
Or is willing to lend an ear
Just Remember, Allah is always ready to hear.


When you are poor and penniless
And you are stuck in a niche
Just Remember, Allah is The Rich.


When you are down in your misery
And there is nowhere to run
Just Remember,
You can always run to The One.


When you r all alone
And your pain has no end
Just Remember, Allah is the only one you can depend.


And when your scars are hurting
And your heart is in fear
Just Remember, Allah is really here

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Answer 6

In the name of Allah most Gracious most merciful:-

We pray five times aday because Allah ordered us to do that

Our Pray is called Salah..

our Salah is short..only five or ten minutes..

but it has a great spiritual value to us

we feel that we did what we was asked to do and Allah will reward us

It stops us from doing evil deeds

waking up at dawn refreshes body " scientists proved that lately you can make sure"

It's a great thing that all you and muslim bros do at the same time..it unites us

also it is regarded sort of asport

so it's not just sitting and standing

note : - I'm gald about your curiosity but I hope you ain't making a laugh

peace upon you

Answer 7

first:praying is one of the five basics of being a Muslim...it's the closest moment with you and your creator....it's called salat in Arabic with means the connection between Allah and us...during prayer all Muslims from all different cultures and lives are united and become equal...we can ask God during prayer for anything and he's listening...the point is,praying is a high spiritual thing that we live 5 times a day,at dawn,at midday,in the afternoon,at sunset and at night....so we're worshiping God during the whole day..

Answer 8

Muslims should pray at least 5 times a day is in line with God'instruction to our beloved prophet Muhammad pbuh when he went on Isra and Mi'raj.This means muslims should make a direct communication with God at least 5 times in 24 hours sistematically on the right time.We should pray for thanking God for all of HIs goodness given to us everyday.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

It's more worship than praying. It is mandatory for Muslims to praise their Creator five times a day because of course, we owe Him everything. Also, it's difficult to - for instance, get drunk or hit your wife, etc. - knowing that in an hour or so you are going to have to humble yourself to stand before God.

I hope you find your answers.