Namaz, also known as Salah, is the Islamic practice of ritual prayer. It is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and is a fundamental act of worship for Muslims. Namaz is performed at specific times of the day and involves a series of physical and verbal actions while facing the Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The five daily prayers are obligatory for adult Muslims and are meant to establish a direct connection between the worshipper and Allah.

The five daily prayers are as follows:

• Fajr: The pre-dawn prayer, performed before sunrise.
• Dhuhr: The midday prayer, performed after the sun passes its zenith.
• Asr: The afternoon prayer, performed in the late afternoon.
• Maghrib: The evening prayer, performed just after sunset.
• Isha: The night prayer, performed after twilight has disappeared.

Each prayer consists of a specific number of units or “Rak’ahs” and includes a combination of recitations from the Quran, specific postures such as standing, bowing, prostrating, and sitting, as well as supplications and praises to Allah. The prayers are usually performed in Arabic, the language of the Quran.