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Meaning

Wara — Wara’

Scrupulous piety — leaving even the permissible when it risks the doubtful; caution as worship.

Also searched as: wara meaning • wara ka matlab • scrupulousness islam • parhezgari wara

الْوَرَعWARAWara’

Proof • Quran 65:2

وَمَن يَتَّقِ اللَّهَ يَجْعَل لَّهُ مَخْرَجًا


Hadith • Sunan al-Tirmidhi (leave what doubts you)

دَعْ مَا يَرِيبُكَ إِلَى مَا لَا يَرِيبُكَ

Common misconception

Wara is not paranoia or waswasah — it is calm avoidance of grey zones, not anxious obsession over purity.

Practice in 3 steps

  1. Drop one doubtful income, food or habit this month.
  2. Ask a scholar instead of self-justifying grey areas.
  3. Choose the safer option when two rulings compete.

Proof: Quran 65:2 • Sunan al-Tirmidhi (leave what doubts you)

Learn details from a teacher; consult scholars for rulings.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of Wara?

Scrupulous piety — leaving even the permissible when it risks the doubtful; caution as worship.

What is the proof for Wara?

Quran 65:2 and Sunan al-Tirmidhi (leave what doubts you). Wara is not paranoia or waswasah — it is calm avoidance of grey zones, not anxious obsession over purity.

How do I practice Wara daily?

1. Drop one doubtful income, food or habit this month. 2. Ask a scholar instead of self-justifying grey areas. 3. Choose the safer option when two rulings compete.

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