ELI5: Why do Muslims pray five times a day?

Muslims pray five times a day to remember Allah (God) throughout their busy lives and to thank Him for everything they have.

Imagine you have a favorite toy. You love playing with it! But sometimes you get busy with other things like eating, drawing, or watching cartoons, and you might forget about your toy for a little while. Praying five times a day is like having reminders to think about your favorite toy (Allah) and how happy it makes you.

• First Prayer (Fajr): This is before the sun comes up. It's like waking up and saying "Good morning!" to Allah, thanking Him for a new day.
• Second Prayer (Dhuhr): This is in the middle of the day, when you might be at school or playing. It's a short break to say "Thank you!" to Allah for all the fun you're having.
• Third Prayer (Asr): This is in the afternoon, maybe after you've had a snack. It's another reminder to be grateful to Allah.
• Fourth Prayer (Maghrib): This is right after the sun goes down. It's like saying "Good evening!" and thanking Allah for a good day.
• Fifth Prayer (Isha): This is at night, before you go to sleep. It's like saying "Good night!" and asking Allah to keep you safe while you sleep.