taqiyya
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Hiding your true religion to avoid danger
- noun
- /tɑːˈkiːjə/
- Specialized
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taqiyya
- However, in all of my country ignorance, I had never heard of the doctrine of al-Taqiyya and didn't know it was a teaching of the Qur'an.
- taqiyya (dissimulation)
Examples
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The practice of taqiyya allows a Muslim to conceal their beliefs to avoid persecution in certain situations.
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Taqiyya is when a Muslim is allowed to lie in order to promote Islam.
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In the Qur'an, it's called Taqiyya.
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Sirhan is a Muslim and is instructed by the Quran to practice Taqiyya.
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In times of danger, many Muslims practice taqiyya to protect themselves from harm.
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The concept of taqiyya emphasizes the importance of safety over openly expressing one's faith.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Taqiyya comes from Arabic and originally meant 'being careful' or 'protecting' yourself, an idea of avoiding danger by caution. So taqiyya today means hiding your true religious beliefs to stay safe.