Number of daily prayers.

**The reasoning** In Islam, there are **five obligatory daily prayers** (Salat) that every Muslim must perform at specific times throughout the day: 1. **Fajr** — before sunrise (early morning) 2. **Zuhr** — after midday (afternoon) 3. **Asr** — late afternoon 4. **Maghrib** — just after sunset (evening) 5. **Isha** — night time This is a fundamental pillar of Islam — the second of the Five Pillars. The number five is fixed and non-negotiable in Islamic practice. **Why the wrong options tempt you** - **3 prayers** — Some students might confuse this with Christianity (morning, afternoon, evening prayers) or remember only the most visible prayers. - **4 prayers** — You might accidentally skip one if you're not familiar with the complete schedule. - **6 prayers** — Adding extra voluntary prayers (Sunnah) to the count, but the question asks for *obligatory* daily prayers. **Quick takeaway** Remember the **Five Pillars** of Islam — and prayer is the second pillar with **five daily times**. Five pillars, five prayers — easy connection!