Salaam: Does it state in the Quran that one should pray 5 times a day? If it does not, then why doesnt it?

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Since according to one of the pillars of Islam, we must pray 5 times a day without exception or excuse. I know it states Asr, Maghrib and Fajr times but why not explicitly state 5 times a day. Thank you. Salaam.

for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai · Accepted Answer

Salaat is one of the most important forms of worship in Islam. It is one of the 5 pillars. In numerous places in the Qur'aan, Allah Ta'ala consistently reminds us to establish Salaat. It is important for us to understand that it is not necessary for every single thing in Islam to be established by the Qur'aan only. There are four authentic sources from where anything in Islam must be derived: a) Qur'aan, b) Hadith, c) consensus of the Ulama, and, d) Analogy.

The Qur'aan and Hadith only mentions certain laws and principles from which the Jurists derive and extract the different laws of the Shari'ah. Can you imagine how difficult it would have been for one to complete reciting the entire Qur'aan once if the Qur'aan were to have encompassed every single little intricate matter in Islam?

Whilst there are indications towards all 5 Salaat in the Qur'aan, our Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) has clearly and explicitly mentioned it to us in his narrations. This is sufficient proof for us to believe and act upon it. The question of 'why didn't the Qur'aan mention it' can arise in thousands of other issues in Islam. It is, therefore, not practical for the Qur'aan to mention every single little thing. This is over and above the fact that Allah Ta'ala in His infinite mercy and wisdom knew exactly why he did not mention these things.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.

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