This document provides an introduction to usul al-fiqh (principles of Islamic jurisprudence) and classification of Islamic law. It discusses different types of wajib (obligatory acts) based on several classifications including: meaning and ruling; time availability; extent of the act; object of the act; and subjects required to perform. Key types discussed are wajib muqayyad (time-bound), wajib 'ayni (universal), and wajib kifai (communal).