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Muslim Prayer Frequency Statistics

Muslims are expected to pray five times a day, as mandated by Islamic teachings.

Last Updated: June 23, 2024

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In this post, we will explore the frequency of Muslim prayers across various countries based on statistical data. The prayer habits of Muslims differ significantly worldwide, as evidenced by the diverse percentages of individuals reporting praying five times a day in different regions. Let’s delve into the numbers to gain a better understanding of the variations in Muslim prayer frequency among different populations.

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"In Tunisia, 60% of Muslims report praying five times a day."

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"A large majority of Saudi Muslims, 93%, pray five times daily."

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"In Egypt, 72% of Muslims pray five times a day and regard it as very important."

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"Only 25% of German Muslims pray five times daily."

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"40% of Muslims in Indonesia report praying five times daily."

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"In the UK, 42% of Muslim men attend mosque for Friday prayers weekly."

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"In Iran, 61% of Muslims pray five times daily."

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"70% of French Muslims say they rarely or never attend mosque prayers."

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"The majority of Nigerian Muslims, 85%, pray five times daily."

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"About 30% of Muslims in Canada report praying five times a day."

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"63% of Muslim Americans report attending mosque at least once a week."

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"20% of Russian Muslims attend mosque at least weekly."

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"Around 50% of Muslim Bosnians pray five times daily."

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"Only 15% of Muslims in Turkey report praying five times daily."

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"More than half of Muslim women in Jordan pray five times daily."

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"50% of Muslims in the U.S. say they pray five times a day or more."

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"Only 5% of Muslims in Scandinavian countries report praying five times a day."

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"In Malaysia, 71% of Muslims report praying five times a day."

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"In Pakistan, 85% of Muslims pray five times a day."

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"Approximately 80% of Muslims in Sudan pray five times daily."

The frequency of Muslim prayer varies significantly across different countries, with Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Nigeria, Malaysia, Sudan, and Pakistan showing high percentages of Muslims praying five times daily. On the other hand, countries like Germany, the UK, France, Russia, Turkey, and Scandinavian nations have lower percentages of Muslims praying with such frequency. The statistics also reveal variations in mosque attendance for Friday prayers among Muslim men in different countries, with the highest attendance reported in the UK and the lowest in Russia. Overall, the data underscores the diverse practices and levels of religious commitment among Muslims worldwide when it comes to prayer frequency and mosque attendance.