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Encyclopedia of Religion entry for
Farz
That which is obligatory. A term used for those rules and ordinances of religion which are said to have been established and enjoined by God Himself, as distinguished from those which are established upon the precept or practice pf the Prophet, and which are called sunnah.
citations: Dictionary of Islam, Hughes
article created 2006-04-12 , last updated 2006-04-12
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