What Is Shirk and its types?
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The meaning of shirk To consider other than Allah Almighty both Wajib-ul-Wajood and worthy of worship.
Two types of Shirk
1) Shirk Akbar
2) Shirk Asghar
Shirk is a concept in Islam that refers to the sin of associating partners with Allah (God) or attributing divine attributes to anyone or anything other than Allah. It is considered a grave sin and is the opposite of Tawhid, which is the belief in the oneness of Allah.
There are two main types of shirk in Islam.
1.Shirk al-Akbar (Major Shirk): This is the most serious form of shirk and involves associating partners with Allah in His lordship, divinity, or worship. Examples include worshiping idols, believing in multiple gods, or seeking intermediaries between oneself and Allah in worship.
2.Shirk al-Asghar (Minor Shirk): This is a lesser form of shirk, often referred to as “hidden” or “minor” shirk. It involves actions or intentions that may undermine one’s faith or sincerity. For example, showing off in acts of worship to gain praise from others can be a form of minor shirk.
Muslims are commanded to avoid all forms of shirk and maintain the pure monotheistic belief in the oneness of Allah. It is one of the most fundamental principles of Islamic theology.