Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Shirk (Islam)

From Wikipedia

In Islam, Shirk (Arabic: شرك‎) or polytheism means to consider anyone god other than the God, Allah.[1] Shirk is also associating partners with him, giving his characteristics to others beside him, or not believing in his characteristics.[1][2]

Within Islam, shirk is the most heinous and unforgivable crime.[1] Allah forgives any sin except for committing shirk.(4:48) It is the vice that is opposed to the virtue of tawhid, literally "declaring [that which is] one", often translated into the English term monotheism.[1][2]

1 comment:

The Last Unitard said...

Are we gonna get blowed up for this?