The acts of worship of this Ummah and the acts of worship of those before it: their times and their characteristics

Question:
May Allah reward you with good. Were the obligatory acts of worship imposed on the previous nations, such as fasting, zakah, and prayer, similar to our worship in terms of how they are performed and their timing, or did they have a different characteristic?

Answer:
That is not necessary. They may be of the same kind as our acts of worship, or they may differ from them. Allah knows best about that. There is no need for evidence to know the differences between the acts of worship of this Ummah and the acts of worship of those before it. However, all lawful acts of worship are intended for the face of Allah (Mighty and Majestic), to draw near to Him. Even if their times differ and their characteristics differ, their purpose is to single out Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) for worship and to draw near to Him by what He has prescribed.