An obligatory act of worship. (See mustahab - a voluntary act).

the religious duties performance of which is rewarded and neglect of which is punishable.

Literally means "obligatory". In Islamic jurisprudence it refers to that act which has not been established by an absolute proof. Leaving out a wajib without any valid reason makes one a fasiq and entails punishment.

Sym. - see fard.

Compulsory.