And is also necessary to be repeated (renewed) before every obligatory prayer.

People are exempt from the obligatory prayers when ill, in danger, or women during their courses.

The long obligatory prayer can be said anytime during the day.

There are certain practices that must be associated with the saying of the obligatory prayers.

They include performing ablution, which consist of washing the hands and face, before the obligatory prayer.

Women who are menstruating are exempt from saying their obligatory prayer.

Members gather at prescribed prayer times for participation in the obligatory prayers.

While the daily obligatory prayers only take 5-10 minutes, generally a short teaching session takes place right after prayer.

Bahá'ís over the age of 15 must individually recite an obligatory prayer each day, using fixed words and form.

Adherence to ritual is discouraged, with the notable exception of the obligatory prayers.