Nafl
[ nah-fluh ]
nounIslam.
a prayer, charitable act, etc., that goes beyond the requirements of one's religion.
Origin of Nafl
1From Arabic
- Also Na·fi·la, Na·fi·lah [nah-fuh-luh]. /ˈnɑ fə lə/.
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How to use Nafl in a sentence
In order to relieve him as much as possible, two Nafl rak'ats of a Namz should be said.
The Faith of Islam | Edward SellNafl are voluntary prayers the performance of which is considered mustahab, or meritorious, but they are not of divine obligation.
The Faith of Islam | Edward SellHe may omit the sunnat and Nafl rak'ats if he chooses; but the three witr rak'ats he must recite at the Salt-ul-'Ish.
The Faith of Islam | Edward SellAccording to Bukhr, a woman may not make a Nafl fast without the consent of her husband.
The Faith of Islam | Edward SellA Nafl fast may be broken if the person who intended to keep it receives an invitation to a feast.
The Faith of Islam | Edward Sell
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