Kufr (Arabic: كُفْر), or atheism in Islam, is a pejorative term meaning rejection or disbelief in God, as defined in Islam.[1][2] It can refer to denial, refusal to accept the dominion and authority of God, or otherwise not heeding the beliefs and prescriptions held by the religion of Islam.[3] The 'unbelief' is called kufr, while the 'unbeliever' is called a Kafir.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Bunt, Gary (2009). IMuslims, page CCXXIV. The Other Press. Retrieved 27 August 2015.
- ^ Glasse, Cyril (1989). The New Encyclopedia of Islam (Revised 2001 ed.). NY: Altamira Press. p. 247. ISBN 0759101892.
- ^ "Tafseer ibn Katheer". Retrieved 3 January 2009.
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