بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الرَّحْمَـٰنِ
الرَّحِيمِ
الْمَلِكِ
الْقُدُّوسِ
السَّلَامِ
1446 - ذُو الْحِجَّة
الْمُؤْمِنِ
الْمُهَيْمِنِ
الْعَزِيزِ
الْجَبَّارُ
الْمُتَكَبِّرُ
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Fajr
04:00 AM
✓
Dhuhr
02:00 PM
✓
Maghrib
09:06 PM
Isha
11:00 PM
Jumu'ah
02:00 PM
Fard
فرض
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Fard (or Farizah) is an Arabic term used in Islamic law to denote a religious duty that is absolutely mandatory. For an action to be classified as Fard, its obligation must be established by clear and definitive evidence from the Quran or the Mutawatir (highly authentic) Sunnah. Neglecting a Fard act without a valid excuse is considered a sin, while performing it brings great reward. Examples include the five daily prayers, fasting in Ramadan, and paying Zakat. Fard acts represent the essential core of a Muslim’s religious life and the foundation of their submission to Allah. Fard acts are the most beloved deeds to Allah, as mentioned in a famous Hadith Qudsi where Allah says, "My servant does not draw near to Me with anything more beloved to Me than the religious duties (Fara'id) I have obligated upon him." While voluntary (Nawafil) deeds bring extra closeness, the Fard acts are the "capital" of a believer’s spiritual life. They provide the necessary structure and discipline for a life of faith. In Islamic jurisprudence, denying the obligatory nature of a Fard act is a matter that affects a person’s status as a believer, highlighting its fundamental importance in the creed.
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