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Takbir vs Takfir - What's the difference?

takbir | takfir |

As a noun takbir

is a proclamation of the greatness of God, "Allahu akbar".

As a verb takfir is

to excommunicate another Muslim.

takbir

English

(wikipedia takbir)

Noun

(en noun)
  • (Islam) A proclamation of the greatness of God, "Allahu akbar".

    • takfir

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To excommunicate another Muslim.

    • Related terms

    * takfiri * kafir