Offering the prayer is legislated for the previous nations

Offering the prayer was obliged on the previous nations. This view is supported by the sayings of the Prophets Moses, Aaron, Ibrahim, Ismail, Maryam, and Jesus

Allah said ( interpretation of the meaning ) :

{ And We inspired to Moses and his brother, "Settle your people in Egypt in houses and make your houses [facing the] qiblah1 and establish prayer and give good tidings to the believers." }

Quran ( 87 : 10 )

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Offering the prayer is legislated for the previous nations