Important Islamic Jurisprudence Terminology
» Fard – Obligatory: An act commanded by Allah in the Holy Qur’an is known as Fard. The following explains a Fard in detail: a. An act that is obligatory to be executed b. It has been proven by rigorously authenticated texts c. The denial of any Fard renders one to come out of the folds of Islam. d. If one omits to perform any Fard without any valid shari’i reason, then such a person becomes a fasiq (transgressor) and the person is regarded as a major sinner. [Fatawa Ridawiyyah – Vol. 2, Page 194] » Wajib – Necessary: An act that is almost as compulsory as a Fard. The Messenger of Allah SallAllaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam never omitted it. It is a graded second, below a Fard in its necessity. a. An act that is compulsory to do. b. It is proven by religious arguments through ijtihad. c. One who denies a Wajib is misguided. d. If one omits a Wajib without any valid shari’i reason, then he is a transgressor and liable for the punishment of Hell. e. To miss a Wajib once