Wajib
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈwɑːd͡ʒɪb/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Wajib is a noun meaning (Islam) A religious duty; something that Muslims are obliged to do.
Meaning
(Islam) A religious duty; something that Muslims are obliged to do.
Example Sentences
Further, that bounties are wajib, so revealed obligations are wajib. These cannot be known except through a prophet. So the existence of prophets is wajib, for that without which a binding duty (wajib) cannot be completed is itself wajib.
Word Forms
- wajibs
Synonyms for wajib
Depending on context, synonyms include fard.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include taklif, ibada, salat, ribat, taqwa, hisbah.
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