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FARZ
An Islamic term which denotes a religious duty commanded by Allah (God). Muslims who obey such commands or duties are said to receive hasanat, ajr or thawab each time for each good deed. Farz can also mean ‘the ruling means the thing which is so obligatory that one is not relieved of the obligation until he fulfills it, it is called farz. If this thing is a part of worship, the worship will be void without it, leaving it out is a major sin’.

FOUR PERFECT WOMEN

ASIYAH, MARYAM, KHADEEJAH, FATIMAH

The Prophet Muhammad is said to have mentioned them the four righteous and greatest women of all time and in Islamic tradition.

FATIMAH

The Prophet Muhammad is said to have mentioned her one of the four righteous and greatest women of all time and in Islamic tradition.

A daughter of Prophet Muhammad by his first wife Khadeejah. She married Ali the cousin of Prophet Muhammad by whom she had three sons. Al Hasan, Al Hussain, and Al Muhsin (Muhsin died in infancy)Fathimah died six months after her father. She is commonly referred to as Fatimatu Zahra. She was also known as Ummu Abeeha (Mother of her Father ) and Al Batul (The chaste and pure one ) as she spent much of her time in prayer, reciting the Quran and in worship of Allah.

FI SABILILLAH
The Arabic expression meaning 'In the way of Allah', 'For the cause of Allah' [also used to mean 'for the love of Allah']

FI AMANALLAH
Valedictory phrase meaning 'In Allahs protection'

FAIZ-I-AQDAS

Communications of divine grace made to angels and prophets and other superior intelligences.

FARZU-'L-'AIN

An injunction or ordinance the obligation of which extends to every Muslin, as prayer, fasting, &c