Islamic Jurisprudence and Ethics
Which statement correctly explains Makruh?
- A. Islamic etiquette and good manners governing personal and social conduct
- B. An act that is disliked or discouraged in Islam without being formally forbidden ✓
- C. In Hanafi jurisprudence, an act treated as obligatory though resting on slightly less definitive evidence than a Fard act
- D. The branch of Islamic jurisprudence dealing with acts of worship such as prayer, fasting, and pilgrimage
Correct answer
B. An act that is disliked or discouraged in Islam without being formally forbidden
Explanation
'Makruh' refers to an act that is disliked or discouraged in Islam without being formally forbidden.