Takfiri
adj, noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 A radical Muslim who excommunicates other Muslims, or accuses them of apostasy. derogatory
"“In Ghazaliya, it is forbidden to sell ice because the takfiris said, ‘The Prophet Muhammad had no ice in his time,’ ” said Khatan Kareem, a manager at the factory where the drivers worked, shaking his head at the absurdity."
Adjective
- 1 Alternative form of takfiri. alt-of, alternative
Example
More examples"“In Ghazaliya, it is forbidden to sell ice because the takfiris said, ‘The Prophet Muhammad had no ice in his time,’ ” said Khatan Kareem, a manager at the factory where the drivers worked, shaking his head at the absurdity."
Etymology
From Arabic تَكْفِيرِيّ (takfīriyy).
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