Kafir
noun
A person who does not believe in Islam.
In the eyes of devout Muslims, a non-believer is regarded as a kafir.
Often appears as...
- declare someone a kafir
- be considered a kafir
Usage tips
Disapproving
Religious
noun
A derogatory term used for black people during apartheid in South Africa.
Using the word 'kafir' in South Africa is considered hate speech.
Often appears as...
- called a kafir
- being a kafir
Usage tips
Derogatory
Historical, Racial, Culture
noun
A person who does not believe in Islam.
In the eyes of devout Muslims, a non-believer is regarded as a kafir.
Often appears as...
- declare someone a kafir
- be considered a kafir
Usage tips
Disapproving
Religious
noun
A derogatory term used for black people during apartheid in South Africa.
Using the word 'kafir' in South Africa is considered hate speech.
Often appears as...
- called a kafir
- being a kafir
Usage tips
Derogatory
Historical, Racial, Culture
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Sensitivity
Be aware that calling someone a kafir may offend, as it implicates rejection of Islam.
Be cautious when using terms like 'kafir' in diverse settings.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid in Dialogue
Unless discussing theology, avoid using 'kafir' in conversation to prevent discomfort.
When talking to people of different faiths, 'kafir' should be avoided.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Context
Understand 'kafir' within historical disputes and theological debates among Muslims.
Historically, 'kafir' was used in disagreements about Islamic faith.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Sensitivity
Be aware that calling someone a kafir may offend, as it implicates rejection of Islam.
Be cautious when using terms like 'kafir' in diverse settings.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid in Dialogue
Unless discussing theology, avoid using 'kafir' in conversation to prevent discomfort.
When talking to people of different faiths, 'kafir' should be avoided.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Context
Understand 'kafir' within historical disputes and theological debates among Muslims.
Historically, 'kafir' was used in disagreements about Islamic faith.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Sensitivity
Be aware that calling someone a kafir may offend, as it implicates rejection of Islam.
Be cautious when using terms like 'kafir' in diverse settings.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid in Dialogue
Unless discussing theology, avoid using 'kafir' in conversation to prevent discomfort.
When talking to people of different faiths, 'kafir' should be avoided.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Context
Understand 'kafir' within historical disputes and theological debates among Muslims.
Historically, 'kafir' was used in disagreements about Islamic faith.
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