Makruh مَكْرُوه
An act that is disliked in Islam: leaving it is rewarded, but doing it is not a sin in itself.
- Arabic
- مَكْرُوه
- Transliteration
- Makruh
- Meaning
- Disliked
- Topic
- Law & rulings
About Makruh
Examples that scholars often give include wasting water in wudu or doing something that distracts from prayer. The Hanafi school separates makruh into a stronger and a lighter level. Whether a given act is makruh or haram is sometimes a point of difference between jurists.
See also
These entries are general, mainstream explanations for learning. Where scholars differ, this is noted. For rulings and personal questions, please ask a qualified scholar.