Najafi Q&A: Ranks of Enjoining Good and Prohibiting Evil
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⚖️ Fiqh & LawJurist: Shaykh Bashir al-NajafiTopic: Ranks of Enjoining Good and Prohibiting EvilMadhhab / school: Shia Ithna 'AshariyahSection: Acts of Worship#fiqh#najafi#qa
Is munkar (the wrong) the same as what is haram, or is it something less?
Answer
In the name of Allah, munkar refers to any act that should be avoided either rationally or by Islamic law, whereas haram refers specifically to what must be avoided according to Islamic law. Allah knows best.