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In Islamic Fiqh, the term used for an act whose avoidance is rewarding, but whose commission is not sinful, is called Makruh-i-Tanzihi. It is classified as a minor disliked act. If a believer avoids such an act, he is rewarded, but if he does it, he is not held sinful, although it is considered undesirable.

This category exists to guide Muslims toward excellence in worship and daily conduct. For example, certain manners of eating or minor etiquette lapses may fall under Makruh-i-Tanzihi. The purpose of this classification is to encourage believers to avoid even the smallest disliked actions, thus maintaining purity in deeds and manners.

It is different from Makruh-i-Tehrimi, which is closer to haram (prohibited) and is considered sinful if done intentionally. It also differs from Mubah (neutral acts, neither rewarded nor sinful) and Mustahab (recommended acts, whose performance is rewarded but leaving them carries no sin).

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  Makruh-i-Tanzihi = An act whose avoidance is rewarded but doing it is not sinful.

  
  


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  It is considered a minor vice or disliked act.

  
  


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  Makruh-i-Tehrimi = Avoidance is obligatory; doing it is sinful.

  
  


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  Mubah = Neutral acts, no sin or reward.

  
  


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  Mustahab = Recommended acts, doing brings reward but no sin if left.

  
  


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  Makruh-i-Tanzihi encourages Muslims to avoid undesirable acts for spiritual excellence.