Definition of Faajir
Question
What is the definition of a “Faajir”?
Answer
A “Faajir” is one who has a habit of openly committing sins and shameful actions which violate the laws of Shari’ah and the standards of moral decency.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
١۰٧١ – الفجور: هو هيئة حاصلة للنفس بها يباشر أمور على خلاف الشرع والمروءة.
(التعريفات للجرجاني الحنفي)
- Answered by
- Mufti Muhammad Isa Ali
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Yacoob Vally Saheb
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