140. Does God want to listen to ritual prayers said over and over again five times a day at the same time every day? (Namaz)

Matthew 6:5-8“When you pray, you shall not be as the hypocrites, for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Most certainly, I tell you, they have received their reward. But you, when you pray, enter into your inner room, and having shut your door, pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. In praying, don’t use vain repetitions as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their much speaking. Therefore don’t be like them, for your Father knows what things you need before you ask him.

John 4:24God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.”

Al-Baqara (The Cow) 2:45Seek help in patience and prayer; and truly it is hard save for the humble-minded,

Hud (Hud) 11:114Establish worship at the two ends of the day and in some watches of the night. Lo! good deeds annul ill-deeds. This is reminder for the mindful.

Al-Isra' (The Night Journey) 17:78Establish worship at the going down of the sun until the dark of night, and (the recital of) the Qur'an at dawn. Lo! (the recital of) the Qur'an at dawn is ever witnessed.