the one that transgresses until it returns to Allah’s command.”
Surah al-Hujurāt, 9
The ‘ādī is like an aggressor—a highway robber who seeks to take life or property. It has also been said that these two terms describe someone who is not compelled by necessity: the bāghī is one who seeks what is forbidden despite being able to obtain what is lawful, while the ‘ādī is one who exceeds what necessity requires.
As He said:
“But whoever is compelled by severe hunger, without inclining to sin…”
Surah al-Mā’idah, 3
Concerning marriage, He said:
“And whoever among you cannot afford to marry free believing women may marry believing slave women whom your right hands possess,”
Surah al-Nisā’, 25
up to His words:
“Allah wishes to make things clear to you, guide you to the ways of those before you, and turn to you in forgiveness. And Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise.”
Surah al-Nisā’, 26
“Allah wishes to lighten your burden, for humankind was created weak.”
Al-Nisā’, 28
He also said concerning acts prohibited during worship, such as when in ihrām:
“And do not shave