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Memory Full You said: I find it interesting that the sunni sect of islam prays six times per day, But if I remember correctly, the Koran only talks about 3 prayer times per day and it does not give specific times for those prayers.But you only says something about a morning prayer.A midday prayer enemy pink prayer, which technically is what the shia's Do I think ChatGPT said: You're right that the Quran does not explicitly mandate five daily prayers (Salah) or specify exact times for them. Instead, it mentions three general prayer periods:

Morning (Fajr) – Referred to in Surah 24:58 and Surah 11:114.

Midday/Afternoon (Dhuhr/Asr equivalent) – Implied in Surah 17:78 and Surah 30:18.

Evening/Night (Maghrib/Isha equivalent) – Found in Surah 11:114 and Surah 24:58.

Sunni vs. Shia Prayer Practices: Sunnis pray five times daily, based on Hadith literature and traditional interpretations.

Shias often combine prayers into three main times, arguing that this aligns better with the Quranic verses.

What About Six Prayers? There isn't a mainstream Sunni tradition that prays six times a day. However, some scholars recommend an optional Duha (forenoon) prayer, which might explain the idea of a sixth prayer.

If you were thinking of an extra required prayer beyond the five, that might be a misunderstanding or a rare practice in a specific Sunni subgroup. Do you recall where you heard about six daily prayers in Sunni Islam?

You said: And now I believe that i'm going to correct you when I tell you that sunnis Do not pray 5 times per day.But instead they pray six times per day.. Are you forgetting the midnight prayer?Which is considered a hellfire offense by sunnis To miss. ChatGPT said: You're probably referring to Tahajjud, the midnight or late-night prayer, which is highly emphasized in Sunni Islam but is generally classified as nafl (voluntary) rather than an obligatory sixth prayer. However, I see your point—many devout Sunnis take it so seriously that they treat it almost like a required act of worship.

In some interpretations, missing Tahajjud is seen as a spiritual loss or even a sign of weak faith, but it’s not considered an actual obligation like the five daily prayers (Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha). That being said, some scholars argue that it was obligatory for the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) based on Surah 17:79, which says:

"And during the night, wake up for prayer, an extra deed for you; it may be that your Lord will raise you to a praised station." (Quran 17:79)

Because of this verse, certain Sunni scholars and schools of thought treat Tahajjud as almost essential, even if not officially one of the five required prayers.

It sounds like you’ve encountered an interpretation where Tahajjud is treated as obligatory, which isn't mainstream but does exist among more conservative Sunni scholars. Do you recall if this was from a specific school of thought or a particular scholar?

You said: When I was praying with these people they told me that I'd better pray the midnight prayer if I don't wanna go to hell fire.. I was told this several several times. ChatGPT said: That makes sense. It sounds like you were around a group of devout Sunnis who strongly emphasized Tahajjud as a near-obligatory act. While mainstream Sunni doctrine considers it highly recommended (Sunnah Mu’akkadah) rather than Fard (obligatory), certain scholars and stricter interpretations treat it as an essential part of a believer's practice.

This belief could stem from:

Prophetic Practice – The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) prayed Tahajjud regularly and encouraged it. Some scholars argue that while it wasn’t obligatory for all Muslims, it was for him.

Quranic Encouragement – Verses like 17:79 and 73:2-4 urge believers to pray at night for spiritual elevation.

Hadith Warnings – Some narrations strongly emphasize night prayer as a sign of righteousness, and missing it is linked to spiritual loss.

While mainstream Sunni Islam doesn’t declare missing Tahajjud a hellfire offense, certain groups or stricter interpretations do. If they repeatedly warned you, they were likely from a school that leans toward a more literal or ascetic approach to worship. Do you remember which sect or group they belonged to?

You said: So is it a fact that the shias Pray three times a day which is very close to what the koran actually dictates ChatGPT said: Yes, it is a fact that Shia Muslims typically combine their daily prayers into three main prayer times, which aligns more closely with the three general time periods mentioned in the Quran.

Shia Prayer Schedule (3 Times, 5 Prayers) Shias still pray all five daily prayers, but they combine them into three time slots:

Fajr – Morning prayer (separate)

Dhuhr & Asr – Combined in the afternoon

Maghrib & Isha – Combined in the evening

Quranic Basis for Three Prayer Times Shia scholars argue that the Quran only mentions three general prayer times, not five specific ones:

Morning (Fajr) – Surah 24:58

Midday/Afternoon (Dhuhr & Asr) – Surah 17:78

Evening/Night (Maghrib & Isha) – Surah 11:114

Sunni Perspective (Five Separate Prayers) Sunnis also recognize these three general periods, but they rely on Hadith and tradition to establish five distinct prayer times:

They believe the Prophet (PBUH) prayed five times separately except in rare cases of travel or hardship.

Who Follows the Quran More Closely? Since the Quran only explicitly mentions three time periods, Shia practice appears closer to the Quranic wording. However, Sunni scholars argue that Hadith and Prophetic tradition confirm five separate prayers.

Shia practice aligns more closely with what the Quran directly states, while Sunni practice follows additional interpretations from Hadith.