Obligation

An obligation refers to the acts of worship that a Muslim is required to fulfill in the Islamic religion. These acts are explicitly stated 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 the acts of worship that each individual must perform on their own, while Farz-ı Kifaye refers to acts of worship that, when fulfilled by a group of Muslims, absolve others from the obligation. Obligations are considered indicators of a person's faith and their stance within society; therefore, neglecting them is regarded as a major sin.