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| Arabic | وَاجِب |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | WAA-jib |
| Etymology | From the Arabic root و-ج-ب (w-j-b), meaning to become necessary, to be incumbent, or to be due. Wajib literally means 'that which is incumbent' or 'that which must be done.' |
Wajib(وَاجِب) Wajib is a necessary religious duty in Islam. In الحج, Wajib acts are required rites that, if missed without valid excuse, require a Dam (penalty sacrifice) but do not invalidate the الحج itself.
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The classification of Wajib varies among the schools of Islamic jurisprudence. In the Hanafi school, Wajib occupies a distinct category between Fard (absolutely واجب, based on definitive القرآنic evidence) and السنة (مستحب). Missing a Wajib is sinful and requires compensation through Dam, but it does not invalidate the الحج. The Shafi'i, Maliki, and Hanbali schools generally treat Wajib as synonymous with Fard, though they distinguish between Arkan (pillars that cannot be compensated) and Wajibat (obligations that can be compensated with sacrifice). The Wajib acts of الحج include: standing at عرفة until sunset, staying overnight at مزدلفة (Mabit), staying overnight at منى during the Days of التشريق, stoning the الجمرات (Rami), shaving or trimming the hair (Halq/Taqsir), and performing الطواف al-Wida (farewell الطواف). If a الحاج misses any of these without a valid Shariah excuse, they must offer a Dam (sacrificing a sheep or goat) to compensate.
From the Arabic root و-ج-ب (w-j-b), meaning to become necessary, to be incumbent, or to be due. Wajib literally means 'that which is incumbent' or 'that which must be done.'