Mubah مُبَاح
An act that is neither commanded nor forbidden, so doing it or leaving it carries no reward or sin by itself.
- Arabic
- مُبَاح
- Transliteration
- Mubah
- Meaning
- Neutral, permitted
- Topic
- Law & rulings
About Mubah
Most ordinary matters of daily life fall into this category, such as choosing a particular type of permitted food or clothing. A mubah act can still earn reward when it is done with a good intention, for example eating to gain strength for worship. The jurists list the five rulings as fard, mustahabb, mubah, makruh and haram.
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.