Obligation
"Obligation means that it is mandatory to perform a specific act of worship in Islam. Obligatory acts of worship hold great importance in terms of belief and practice."
Spiritual & Deep Meaning
Obligation refers to the acts of worship that a Muslim is required to fulfill in the Islamic faith. These acts are explicitly mentioned in fundamental sources such as the Qur'an and Sunnah. Obligations are generally divided into two main categories: Farz-ı Ayn and Farz-ı Kifaye. Farz-ı Ayn includes acts of worship that each individual must perform on their own; whereas Farz-ı Kifaye refers to acts of worship that, when performed by a group of Muslims, relieve others from the obligation. Obligations are considered indicators of a person's faith and their standing within the community, thus neglecting them is regarded as a major sin.
Example / Wisdom Quote
"In the Qur'an, the command 'Establish prayer' (Al-Baqarah, 43) emphasizes the necessity of fulfilling obligations."
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