Why do muslims have to pray five times a day?

Question

I know about their five daily prayer times and names of those prayers. but Why do muslims have to pray five times a day?

PLZ I NEED REAL ANSWERS

Answer 1

the inner, outer, before, present and future...of the physical &
spiritual transistion in the 24 hr period...*!*...

Answer 2

Muslims can pray whenever they want how much they want - you submit to God five times a day not pray. Pray is what you do after you submit by raising your hands - that is "the prayer." It's a misconception people and Muslims have as the word salat does not just mean prayer. It's why the worship of a Muslim is valued more than that of a Jew or Christian as we submit and glorify Allah in the best way by picking a clean space, cleaning ourselves and wearing clean clothes. We make intentions and stand before Allah as all the prophets did and glorify him. We then bow our heads in acceptance before prostrating and asking of Allah. The step are repeated in accordance to the prayer as was done by the Prophet(pbuh) The reason this worship is done five times a day is that it's a continual reminder of Allah through the day. It also keeps a person clean physically, mentally, and spiritually not to mention the medical benefits taking such a break has on the body. There are 5 obligatory prayers and two non-obligatory prayers

Answer 3

ALLAH(SWT) ordered us to pray 5 times a day. Each prayer counts as 10 and that totals up to 50 prayers a day. You should watch the DVD Pray as you have seen me pray. It has the night journey in it and tells why Muhammad(PBUH*) went to Jinnah and how he brought about the 5 prayers a day. Plus praying that many times a day has lots of medical benefits.

Answer 4

Because praying keep you sin-free and between each prayer you are reminded that you going to meet God. Thank God for the 5 times prayers.

Answer 5

How much would u thank someone who gave u ur 5 senses... ur organs... etc.... etc.... etc....

So taking 30 minutes out of 24 hours to thank Him is the only thing that He has asked us...
PLUS... prayer brings u closer to God... it can treat depression n stuff like that... :)

Answer 6

Every Muslim is now a "priest" or "Imam" preacher unto all nations.... and has the job that the Prophets used to have since no more will come.

They have the final protected revelation and the forms of worship that Prophets used to have.

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Answer 7

Indoctrination must be continually reinforced. The Imam's and Mullah's stay in continuous authoritative control.

Answer 8

Tradition. I brush twice daily and have my showers in the evening.

Answer 9

Muslims are not free from law and are required to do many things, Muslims have not accepted the atonement of Jesus Christ making them free but are under law not understanding that the end of this is the judgment death and no sin will inherit the kingdom of God.

Answer 10

The second pillar: salaah (prayer)

The Muslim believes that Allaah has enjoined upon every sane adult Muslim five prayers each day and night, which he does in a state of purity, standing before his Lord, every day in a state of purity and humility, thanking his Lord for His blessings, asking Him of His bounty, seeking His forgiveness for his sins, asking Him for Paradise and seeking refuge in Him from Hell.

The five obligatory prayers which are required day and night are Fajr (early morning, before dawn), Zuhr (mid-day, just after noon), ‘Asr (mid afternoon), Maghrib (just after sunset) and ‘Ishaa’ (at night, after dark has fallen). There are also Sunnah prayers such as Qiyaam al-Layl (prayer at night), Taraweeh prayers, two rak’ahs of Duha prayer, etc.

Prayer, whether it is fard or naafil, represents a sincere turning towards Allaah alone in all one's affairs. Allaah has commanded all the believers to guard strictly the observance of the prayers, as He says (interpretation of the meaning):

“Guard strictly (five obligatory) As‑Salawaat (the prayers) especially the middle Salaah (i.e. the best prayer ‑ ‘Asr). And stand before Allaah with obedience [and do not speak to others during the Salaah (prayers)]”[al-Baqarah 2:238]

The five daily prayers are obligatory upon every Muslim man and woman, night and day:

“Verily, As‑Salaah (the prayer) is enjoined on the believers at fixed hours”[al-Nisaa’ 4:103 – interpretation of the meaning]

The one who abandons prayer has no share in Islam. Whoever neglects it deliberately is a kaafir, as Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“(And remain always) turning in repentance to Him (only), and be afraid and dutiful to Him; and perform As‑Salaah (Iqaamat‑as‑Salaah) and be not of Al‑Mushrikoon (the polytheists, idolaters, disbelievers in the Oneness of Allaah)[al-Room 30:31]

Islam is based on co-operation, brotherhood and love, and Allaah has prescribed coming together for these prayers and others, in order to attain these virtues. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Prayer in congregation is twenty-seven times better than prayer offered alone.” (Narrated by Muslim, no. 650)

Prayer helps the believer at times of hardship and calamity. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“And seek help in patience and As-Salaah (the prayer) and truly, it is extremely heavy and hard except for Al-Khaashi‘oon [i.e. the true believers in Allaah — those who obey Allaah with full submission, fear much from His punishment, and believe in His Promise (Paradise) and in His Warnings (Hell)].[al-Baqarah 2:45]

The five daily prayers wipe out sins, as the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Do you not think that if there was a river at the door of any one of you, and he were to bathe in it five times each day, would there by any dirt left on him?” They said, “No dirt would be left on him at all.” He said, “That is the likeness of the five daily prayers, by means of which Allaah erases sin.”

Prayer in the mosque is a means of entering Paradise. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Whoever comes and goes to the mosque, Allaah will prepare for him a house in Paradise for each time he comes and goes.” (Narrated by Muslim, no. 669)

Prayer brings the slave and his Creator together. It was the delight of the Messenger (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him). Whenever any matter grieved him, he would turn to prayer and converse with his Lord and call upon Him, seeking His forgiveness and asking Him of His bounty.

Prayer done with proper humility and fear of Allaah brings the Muslim closer to his Lord, and keeps him from doing evil, as Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“Recite (O Muhammad) what has been revealed to you of the Book (the Qur’aan), and perform As‑Salaah (Iqaamat‑as‑Salaah). Verily, As‑Salaah (the prayer) prevents from Al‑Fahsha’ (i.e. great sins of every kind, unlawful sexual intercourse) and Al‑Munkar (i.e. disbelief, polytheism, and every kind of evil wicked deed)”[al-‘Ankaboot 29:45]