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
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Examples
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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
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In other words, he was an ideological "takfiri" - an Al Qaedaist who wanted to create an
The Guardian World News Henning Mankell 2010
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Members of Al Qaeda are Sunnis who also belong to the "takfiri" sect which believes all Shiites are heretics.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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