What is the difference between Sunnah and Nafil, and between Sunnah and Mustahabb?
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The majority of Usuliyyun (Juristic Methodologists) consider , Mustahabb (recommended), Tatawwu' (supererogatory), and Nafl (voluntary) to be synonymous. However, the Hanafis hold that Mandub (recommended) is synonymous with Nafl, and they differentiate between Sunnah and Nafl, making Sunnah a higher rank.
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