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Shirk: meaning, definitions and examples

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shirk

 

[ ʃɜːk ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

religious

To avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility, especially in relation to worshipping Allah.

Synonyms

avoid, evade, neglect

Examples of usage

  • It is considered a sin to shirk one's religious obligations.
  • She never shirks her prayers.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,229, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.