Wajib technically means that which is established by a text of an ambiguous or speculative (zanni) authority
To act upon it is binding. The omission of a wajib will not invalidate the act. The denial of believing in an obligation established by a speculative authority will not make one an unbeliever.

The term wajib, when used in a non-Shari` context, has the connotation of ‘necessary.’ An example is ‘al-qir’at wajib `alayk’ (Translation: it is necessary that you read).

See also: Fardh, Sunnah, Adab, Haraam , Makruh, Mubaah, Mustahab, Halaal

Water is an amazing creation; it is unique in many ways and life cannot exist without it. It has some extraordinary properties. One cannot help but conclude that it was specifically created in order for life to exist.

“Have not those who disbelieve known that the heavens and the earth were joined together as one united piece, then we parted them? And we have made from water every living thing. Will they not then believe? (Qur'an 21:30)

Water is the usual medium used to cleanse oneself. Water has different types (e.g. Rain water, sea water, melted ice water, etc) and each can be in different states (used, pure, impure, etc)

Also referred as: Maa'un, Miyah, Paani.

Inter-Islam items: Water

See also: Wudhu, Ghusl, Tayammum

See: Jinn

Wudhu (Ablution) is a state of purity (ritual cleanliness) that is required for many types of worship including Salaah and touching the Holy Quran. Numerous benefits exist for being in a state with wudhu. Wudhu is accomplished by washing at minimum the whole face, hands, lower forearms including elbows and feet including ankles with water and wiping a wet hand over a quarter part of the head. There are conditions related to the validity and sunnah method of wudhu.

Also referred as: ablution, wudu, wu'du', wuzu.

Inter-Islam items: Wudhu

See also: Water, Ghusl, Tayammum, Salaah, Quran