Kufr
Kufr is an Arabic term whose root means covering or concealing. In Islamic theology, it denotes disbelief or ingratitude toward God, and it is used to describe rejection of divine revelation or prophetic messages, as well as atheistic or polytheistic belief. The term appears in the Qur’an and Hadith as an opposite of iman (faith), and it is employed to discuss how belief is held and expressed.
Classically, kufr covers various forms of rejection of truth after knowledge is attained. This can include
Shirk, the attribution of partners to God, is frequently discussed as a form of kufr, though it
In modern usage, kufr can appear in religious, legal, and political discourse and is sometimes employed in