indefinite, and a distinction is made between commands and prohibitions regarding whether repetition is required.

He (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said:

“When I command you to do something, do as much of it as you can; and when I forbid you something, avoid it.”

The disagreement concerns only definite nouns in negative constructions, on which two views are reported, as in the statements: “Do not take the dirhams” and “Do not speak to the people.”