What is the difference between Sunnah and Nafil, and between Sunnah and Mustahabb?
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The majority of Usuliyyun (Juristic Methodologists) consider Sunnah, 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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