Nafl

Posted on 06/28/2012 by marina

NAFL نفل
“A voluntary act.” A term applied to such acts of devotion as are not enjoined by the teaching of Muhammad or by his example. A work of supererogation. [PRAYER.]

Based on Hughes, Dictionary of Islam

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