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| Arabic | مَكْرُوه |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | mak-ROOH |
| Etymology | From the Arabic root ك-ر-ه (k-r-h), meaning to dislike, detest, or find repugnant. Makruh is the passive participle meaning 'that which is disliked' or 'that which is found disagreeable,' reflecting Allah's displeasure with the act even though He has not strictly prohibited it. |
Makruh(مَكْرُوه) Makruh refers to a disliked or discouraged act in Islamic jurisprudence. While not sinful, performing Makruh acts is frowned upon and can diminish the spiritual quality and reward of worship.
مَكْرُوه
Makruh occupies a position between the neutral (Mubah) and the prohibited (Haram) in the five-category Islamic legal framework. The Hanafi school further distinguishes between Makruh Tahrimi (strongly disliked, close to Haram, established by strong but not definitive evidence) and Makruh Tanzihi (mildly disliked, closer to permissible). In the context of Hac, Makruh acts include: engaging in excessive worldly conversation during Tavaf instead of dhikr and dua, eating raw onion or garlic before entering Mescid-i Haram, raising one's voice in dua to the point of disturbing others, rushing through rites without reflection or presence of heart, looking around distractedly during worship, and conducting business transactions within the cami. While these acts do not invalidate any rite or incur a penalty, they are considered to reduce the spiritual benefit and reward of the hac ibadeti. Scholars advise hacilar to avoid Makruh acts to maximize the acceptance and reward of their Hac.
From the Arabic root ك-ر-ه (k-r-h), meaning to dislike, detest, or find repugnant. Makruh is the passive participle meaning 'that which is disliked' or 'that which is found disagreeable,' reflecting Allah's displeasure with the act even though He has not strictly prohibited it.