21 November, 2024

19 Jamadi al-Awwal, 1446 H

"Silence saves you from regret"

- Imam Ali (as) -

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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