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Do Shia Muslims pray five prayers?
Yes. Shia Muslims have five prescribed daily prayers; many combine Dhuhr with Asr and Maghrib with Isha.
This is an educational summary, not a personal religious ruling. Where practice differs, follow the guidance of your marja or local religious authority.
The five prayers
Fajr at dawn, Dhuhr after true noon, Asr in the afternoon, Maghrib in the evening and Isha at night.
Combining versus counting
A household that prays at three points in the day is still praying five prayers. The confusion comes from counting gatherings instead of prayers.
Timing
Each prayer has a window rather than a single permitted minute, which is what makes combining possible within the shared portions of those windows.
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Review status
This is an educational summary drafted editorially and awaiting scholarly review. It is not a personal religious ruling; your marja's guidance and your local religious authority take precedence.
Marked for scholarly review before this claim is presented as verified.
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