Taqiyya
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /təˈkiː.jə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Taqiyya is a noun meaning (Islam, especially Shia Islam) Religious dissimulation while under threat or persecution.
Meaning
(Islam, especially Shia Islam) Religious dissimulation while under threat or persecution.
More Meanings
- (derogatory) Alleged deception by Muslim extremists (or Muslims in general) to spread Islam.
Word Forms
- taqiyah
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include taqiya, taqwa, tagiya, taqiyah, taqlid, dhimmitude.
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