Explanation

There are three types of Muqtadi (followers in congregational prayer).

1. Mudrik – A person who joins the Imam from the beginning of the prayer.
2. Masbuq – A person who misses one or more Rak'ahs and joins the Imam later.
3. Lahiq – A person who starts the prayer with the Imam but misses some Rak'ahs later due to a valid reason.

A Muqtadi is a person who offers Salah behind an Imam.

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Explanation

• Kharaj was the land tax imposed on agricultural land.
• It was originally collected from non-Muslim cultivators and landlords in the Islamic state.

Additional information:

• Jizyah: Personal tax on eligible non-Muslim adult males
• Khums: One-fifth (20%) of war booty and certain other specified gains
• Zakat: 2.5% annual tax on eligible Muslim wealth
• Ushr: One-tenth (10%) of agricultural produce from naturally irrigated Muslim-owned land

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Explanation

• In Islamic commercial law (Fiqh al-Muamalat), Musharik means a partner in business.
• A Musharik shares the investment, profit, and risk in a business partnership (Shirkah).
• The rights and responsibilities of partners are determined according to the partnership agreement.

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Explanation

• Halal means permissible or lawful according to Islamic law (Shariah).
• Muslims are allowed to do or consume what is Halal.
• The opposite of Halal is Haram (forbidden).
• Halal applies to food, drinks, business, earnings, and daily activities.

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Explanation

• Taqwa means God-consciousness and piety.
• It means being conscious of Allah, obeying His commands, and avoiding sins.
• It leads to righteousness, sincerity, and good character.

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