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Fiqh

فقه

مباح

Mubāḥ

Definition

Permissible — neither rewarded nor punished by default. Most daily acts fall here.

Example

Eating a halal meal, choosing a colour of clothing, riding a particular bus — neutral acts unless paired with intention.

See also

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Mustaḥabb

Recommended — rewarded if performed, no sin if left. Weaker than sunnah.

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Makrūh

Disliked — rewarded if avoided, not sinful if done. Makrūh taḥrīmī (Ḥanafī) is close to ḥarām.

All glossary terms

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