Shirk: meaning, definitions and examples
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shirk
[ ʃɜːk ]
religious
To avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility, especially in relation to worshipping Allah.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- It is considered a sin to shirk one's religious obligations.
- She never shirks her prayers.
Islam
The sin of practicing idolatry or polytheism, the opposite of Tawhid.
Synonyms
association, idolatry, polytheism
Examples of usage
- Shirk is a major sin in Islam.
- Muslims believe that shirk is the greatest sin.
Translations
Translations of the word "shirk" in other languages:
🇵🇹 fugir das responsabilidades
🇮🇳 कर्तव्य से बचना
🇩🇪 sich drücken
🇮🇩 menghindari tanggung jawab
🇺🇦 ухилятися від відповідальності
🇵🇱 uchylać się od odpowiedzialności
🇯🇵 責任逃れ
🇫🇷 se soustraire à ses responsabilités
🇪🇸 eludir responsabilidades
🇹🇷 sorumluluktan kaçmak
🇰🇷 책임 회피
🇸🇦 التملص من المسؤولية
🇨🇿 vyhýbat se odpovědnosti
🇸🇰 vyhýbať sa zodpovednosti
🇨🇳 逃避责任
🇸🇮 izogibanje odgovornosti
🇮🇸 forðast ábyrgð
🇰🇿 жауапкершіліктен жалтару
🇬🇪 პასუხისმგებლობის არიდება
🇦🇿 məsuliyyətdən yayınmaq
🇲🇽 eludir responsabilidades
Word origin
The word 'shirk' originated from the Arabic language and is commonly used in Islamic teachings. In Islam, shirk is considered a major sin as it goes against the concept of Tawhid, the oneness of Allah. The practice of shirk involves associating partners with Allah or worshipping idols, which is strictly prohibited in Islamic belief. The concept of shirk has a deep historical and theological significance within the context of Islamic monotheism.
See also: shirker.