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
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
- Drop one doubtful income, food or habit this month.
- Ask a scholar instead of self-justifying grey areas.
- 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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