fard
/fɑːd/ · noun
Meaning
- Colour or paint, especially white paint, used on the face; makeup, war-paint.
- To paint, as the cheeks or face.
- To embellish or gloss over.
- Force of movement, impetus, rush; hence, a violent onset.
- A commandment from Allah that a Muslim has to fulfil; a religious duty or obligation.
- Required as a matter of religious duty or obligation.
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