The five obligatory prayers for Muslims (both males and females) are Fajar, Zuhur, Asar, Maghrib and Isha.
Fajar (pre-dawn): It is performed before sunrise. This prayer begins the day with the remembrance of Allah Almighty.
Zuhur(noon):This prayer is performed after the day’s work has begun. A Muslim breaks the day’s work in noon to offer this prayer, and seeks Allah’s guidance.
Asr (afternoon): This prayer is performed in the afternoon, when the day’s work activities are drawing towards an end. People are normally busy in bringing their kids back to their homes, and winding up work at offices. Amidst this busy time, this prayer is offered to remember Allah.
Maghrib(sunset):It is offered when the sun sets, and days draw towards an end.
Isha (evening): This prayer is offered before Muslims retire for the night. They take time out to remember God’s mercy, forgiveness and seek His guidance.
These prayers are obligatory, and their importance can be analyzed from the following Quranic ayah:
“I am Allah. There is no god but Me, so important (it is to) worship Me and establish salat to remember Me. (Surah Ta Ha).”
The five obligatory prayers are a source of purification of the heart, soul and mind of the believer. This can be supported from Hadith:
“If there was a river at the door of anyone of you and he took a bath in it five times a day would you notice any dirt on him?” They said, “Not a trace of dirt would be left.” The Prophet added, “That is the example of the five prayers with which Allah blots out (annuls) evil deeds.”
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