what do the five pillars of islam require muslims to do five times a day
The five pillars of Islam do not specifically require Muslims to do something five times a day. However, one of the daily obligations in Islam is the performance of the five obligatory prayers (Salah) in which Muslims are required to pray five times a day. The five prayers are:
1. Fajr: The pre-dawn prayer, performed before sunrise.
2. Dhuhr: The midday prayer, performed after the sun has passed its zenith.
3. Asr: The afternoon prayer, performed in the late afternoon.
4. Maghrib: The evening prayer, performed immediately after sunset.
5. Isha: The night prayer, performed after the twilight has disappeared.
These prayers are considered an essential aspect of a Muslim's daily life and are performed facing the Kaaba in Mecca.