LessonsMutlaq and Muqayyad: Definitions, Qur’anic Examples and Legal EffectQuiz

The definition highlights specified attributes. The source note also explains that an expression can be qualified through an adjective, condition, time, number, or something similar.

Teaching examples:
“Give charity” — no added time or amount stated here.
“Give charity on Friday” — time restriction.
“Bring three books” — number restriction.
“Provide clean cloth” — attribute restriction.

Always identify what exactly is qualified: sometimes it is the object; in other cases it is the act, timing, or manner of performance.

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Mutlaq and Muqayyad: Definitions, Qur’anic Examples and Legal Effect

The definition highlights specified attributes. The source note also explains that an expression can be qualified through an adjective, condition, time, number, or something similar.

Teaching examples:
“Give charity” — no added time or amount stated here.
“Give charity on Friday” — time restriction.
“Bring three books” — number restriction.
“Provide clean cloth” — attribute restriction.

Always identify what exactly is qualified: sometimes it is the object; in other cases it is the act, timing, or manner of performance.