The daily prayers

Question 1

How many times do Muslims pray a day?

Answer 1

Five times a day

Question 2

Why is prayer important to Muslims?

Answer 2

Prayer is important for Muslims as it strengthens their relationship with Allah. It’s also one of their daily duties.

Question 3

Fajr

Answer 3

Fajr - just before sunrise

Question 4

Dhuhr

Answer 4

Dhuhr - just after midday

Question 5

Asr

Answer 5

Asr - afternoon

Question 6

Maghrib

Answer 6

Maghrib - just after sunset

Question 7

Isha

Answer 7

Isha - night

Question 8

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Answer 8

Shi’a Muslims combine Dhuhr and Asr, as well as Maghrib and Isha, thereby reducing the overall number of daily prayers to three.

Question 9

Times of prayer…

Answer 9

Sunni Muslims pray 5 times a day whilst Shia Muslims pray three times a day.

Question 10

Features of Muslim prayer

Answer 10

Muslims always wash before they pray and pray in the direction of Mecca.

Question 11

Features of Muslim prayer

Answer 11

In Mosques, men and women pray separately and this prayer is led by the Imam.

Question 12

Features of Muslim prayer

Answer 12

The daily prayers are composed of set recitations and action sequences known as Rak’ah.

Question 13

Features of Muslim prayer

Answer 13

Jummah prayer happens on Friday at midday and is a special time.

Question 14

community

Answer 14

Prayer brings the Muslim community together in unified worship. Wherever a Muslim goes he/she will recognise the prayers and will feel part of the community.