Definition of Fardh & Wajib

 

What is the difference between Fardh and Wajib acts?

A Fardh act is something which is established from ‘Daleel Qatee’- sources whose authenticity cannot be refuted and to refute them would lead to disbelief (Kufr).

Wajib on the other hand is something which is established from ‘Daleel Zanee’- sources whose authenticity does not enjoy the safeguard of Fardh and to refute them would not lead to disbelief.

(Riyadh ul Jannah V. 7 No. 5 Page 11 Q. 3)