DEFINITIONS

Definations

(a) Farz: (Obligatory)
That which is proved beyond any shadow of doubt to be the Divine Command and which was unfailingly performed by Prophet Muhammad (p.b.o.h.) is called Farz. Anyone who omits or disavows it is a Kafir (unbeliever) and a great sinner.
Farz again is divided into two categories. The first is Farz-a-‘Ain, which is obligatory on, and is to be compulsorily performed by every Muslim individual (e.g., Namaaz, Fasting, etc.). The other is Farz-a-Kifaya, which is performed by a few individuals, is discharged from the heads of the rest (e.g., Janaza Namaaz.)

(b) Wajib: (Incumbent)
Wajib is that which is proved by presumption. Anyone who omits or disavows it cannot be called a Kafir, although he is great sinner.

(c) Sunnat: (Traditions)
Sunnat is also divided into two categories. One is Sunnata-Muakkahd, which was always performed, and ordered to be performed, by Prophet Muhammad (p.b.o.h.). The other Sunnat-a-Gair Muakkada was occasionally performed by him and was sometimes without any reason omitted.

(d) Nafil: (Voluntary)
That work which is permissible by the Canons of Muslim Law, and whose excellence is proved by it is called Nafil. The performance of it is rewarded by Sawab. And no sin attaches to anyone who may not perform it, intentionally or unintentionally.

(e) Mstahab: (approved)
That which was approved by Prophet Muhammad (p.b.o.h.) called Mustahab.




		Definations (a) Farz: (Obligatory) That which is proved beyond any shadow of doubt to be the Divine Command and which was unfailingly performed by Prophet Muhammad (p.b.o.h.) is called Farz. Anyone who omits or disavows it is a Kafir (unbeliever) and a great sinner. Farz again is divided into two categories. The first is Farz-a-‘Ain, which is obligatory on, and is to be compulsorily performed by every Muslim individual (e.g., Namaaz, Fasting, etc.). The other is Farz-a-Kifaya, which is performed by a few individuals, is discharged from the heads of the rest (e.g., Janaza Namaaz.) (b) Wajib: (Incumbent) Wajib is that which is proved by presumption. Anyone who omits or disavows it cannot be called a Kafir, although he is great sinner. (c) Sunnat: (Traditions) Sunnat is also divided into two categories. One is Sunnata-Muakkahd, which was always performed, and ordered to be performed, by Prophet Muhammad (p.b.o.h.). The other Sunnat-a-Gair Muakkada was occasionally performed by him and was sometimes without any reason omitted. (d) Nafil: (Voluntary) That work which is permissible by the Canons of Muslim Law, and whose excellence is proved by it is called Nafil. The performance of it is rewarded by Sawab. And no sin attaches to anyone who may not perform it, intentionally or unintentionally. (e) Mstahab: (approved) That which was approved by Prophet Muhammad (p.b.o.h.) called Mustahab.


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