Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun One who practices takfir.

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  • noun Islam A Muslim who accuses other Muslims of apostasy; thus often a religious enforcer

Etymologies

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[Arabic takfīrī, from takfīr, takfir; see takfir.]

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From Arabic تكفيري

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Examples

  • The security official said Ayman and others arrested in the sweep espouse what is called "takfiri" - an extremist doctrine that regards even non-militant Muslims as infidels.

    The Seattle Times 2011

  • In other words, he was an ideological "takfiri" - an Al Qaedaist who wanted to create an

    The Guardian World News Henning Mankell 2010

  • He noted that like Washington, Syria's secular regime is against al-Qaida and "takfiri" Islamists, referring to an ideology that urges Sunni Muslims to kill anyone they consider an infidel.

    First U.S. Ambassador In 5 Years Arrives In Syria AP 2011

  • He noted that like Washington, Syria's secular regime is against al-Qaida and "takfiri" Islamists, referring to an ideology that urges Sunni Muslims to kill anyone they consider an infidel.

    First U.S. Ambassador In 5 Years Arrives In Syria AP 2011

  • He noted that like Washington, Syria's secular regime is against al-Qaida and "takfiri" Islamists, referring to an ideology that urges Sunni Muslims to kill anyone they consider an infidel.

    First U.S. Ambassador In 5 Years Arrives In Syria AP 2011

  • Members of Al Qaeda are Sunnis who also belong to the "takfiri" sect which believes all Shiites are heretics.

    David Fiderer: How George Bush Turned Iraq Into a Satellite State of Iran: The Numbers Tell the Story 2008

  • He noted that like Washington, Syria's secular regime is against al-Qaeda and "takfiri" Islamists, referring to an ideology that urges Sunni

    The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed ELIZABETH A. KENNEDY 2011

  • SANA said the group, which it did not name, follows a "takfiri" ideology of Islam that urges Sunni Muslims to kill anyone they consider an infidel.

    TODAY'S ZAMAN :: News 2008

  • SANA said the group, which it did not name, follows a "takfiri" ideology of Islam that urges Sunni Muslims to kill anyone they consider an infidel.

    TODAY'S ZAMAN :: News 2008

  • SANA said the group, which it did not name, follows a "takfiri" ideology of Islam that urges Sunni Muslims to kill anyone they consider an infidel.

    TODAY'S ZAMAN :: News 2008

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