Why 5 Daily Prayer are times Different?

People often ask, why Muslims offer 5 times prayer each day. The modern society thinks of it as some kind of a burden or pressure. So I would like to accentuate something on this subject today. It is clearly said in the Quran that the basic purpose of life is to worship Allah. Through Namaz also called Salat or Salah, one can communicate directly with Allah Almighty. Additionally, it restrains the person from the bad habits and evil deeds. The Holy Prophet (S.A.W), in His Hadith, mentions that the key to heaven is Salah. Being a Muslim, you have to offer prayer on their prescribed 5 daily prayers times. The first two rakats of Fajar, Maghrib and Isha prayers are spoken aloud. Below are 5 daily prayers rakats:

The Five Times Namaz Prayer:

Basically, the Namaz times are set according to the movement of the sun. The five times Namaz names are:

1. Fajr
2. Zuhar (Duhr)
3. Asar
4. Maghrib
5. Isha

Every namaz or Salah has a different meaning and benefit for the devotees.

Fajar (Morning Prayer)

Time for this prayer starts with the beginning of dawn and remains till the sun rises. It is 4 Rakat prayer – 2 Rakats Fard and 2 Rakats Sunnah. It is challenging to wake up early in the morning for prayer. However, praying at the beginning of the day, lightens up your day. It gives you positive energy and guidance. The Hadith says, that whoever offers the Fajr prayers, Allah will protect him throughout the day. Early in the morning, angels are sent by Allah Almighty to witness the Muslims who are offering Fajr prayers. So, it is important to offer Fajr prayer as it saves from hell.

Zuhar (Noon Prayer)

After the first prayer, Muslims perform their second prayer which is Zuhr (Dhuhr). They start with daily routine jobs by offering the Zuhr prayer at noon. This prayer comprises 4 Rakats of Sunnah, 4 Rakat Farz, then 2 Rakat Sunnah and 2 Rakat Nafl. The Hadith clearly says that during the Zuhr hour, the gates of heaven are opened. So, it is important to do good deeds at this time. 

Asar (Afternoon Prayer)

After the Zuhr prayer, it is time for the Asar prayer and it’s time that starts in the afternoon. This prayer comprises 4 Rakat Sunnah before offering 4 Rakat Fard prayer. 4 Rakat Sunnah is Gair-Muqtada which means it is rewardful if you pray but no sin if you leave it.

Maghrib (Evening Prayer)

The time for Maghrib prayer starts immediately after the sunset but is offered before it is dark outside and the red light in the sky has vanished. It has 7 Rakats which are 3 Rakats fard, 2 Rakats Sunnah, and 2 Rakats Nafl. If you miss the Maghrib prayers, Allah will punish you in this world and also in the hereafter.

Isha (Night Prayer)

The last prayer of the day is Isha prayer and it’s time starts when the time of Maghrib prayer ends and remains until midnight. It includes 4 Rakats Fard, 4 Rakat Sunnah, 2 Rakat Sunnah, 3 Witr 2 Rakat Nafl. If you offer this prayer, Allah will reward you. So, make sure that you never miss the Isha prayers. Allah will listen to your dua’s and will shower his blessings on you.