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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 حج, Wajib acts are required rites that, if missed without valid excuse, require a Dam (penalty sacrifice) but do not invalidate the حج 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 قرآنic evidence) and Sunnah (مستحب). Missing a Wajib is sinful and requires compensation through Dam, but it does not invalidate the حج. 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 حج include: standing at عرفات until sunset, staying overnight at مزدلفہ (Mabit), staying overnight at منیٰ during the Days of Tashreeq, stoning the جمرات (Rami), shaving or trimming the hair (Halq/Taqsir), and performing طواف al-Wida (farewell طواف). If a حاجی 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.'
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