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The Five Categories of Islamic Law
Word: Wājib
Meaning: Obligatory
Word: Fard
Meaning: Quranic obligation
Word: Mustahab
Meaning: Recommended act
Word: Mubah
Meaning: Neutral act
Word: Makruh
Meaning: Disliked act (but not forbidden)
Word: Haram
Meaning: Forbidden act
Word: Wajib Kifaya
Meaning: Obligatory on society until a sufficient number of people act on it.
Word: Wajib Ayn
Meaning: Obligatory on everyone
Word: Niyya
Meaning: Intention behind a religious act