The Meaning of Kufr, Its Various Forms, and How to Express Gratitude to Allah

Kapanlagi.com - Kufur is one of the reprehensible attitudes that must be avoided. People who commit kufr are commonly called kafir. The meaning of kufur itself can be understood as denial.

The meaning of kufur is also often associated with a state opposite to faith. There are many kinds of kufur that you need to avoid.

So, to understand the attitudes that need to be avoided, please read the explanation about the meaning of kufur, its types, and how to always be grateful to Allah SWT.

1. The Meaning of Kufur

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According to the Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian Dictionary), the meaning of kufur is disbelief in Allah SWT and His Messenger, denial, and ingratitude. The word kufur comes from the word kafara, yakfuru, kufran wa kufuran wa kufranan which means covering something, hiding the goodness that has been received, or being ungrateful.

The meaning of kufur can be understood as the attitude of humans who do not believe in Allah and His Messenger, either by denying or not denying it. The meaning of denying is opposing or rejecting, while not denying means only not having faith and not believing.

2. Types of Disbelief

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There are various types of disbelievers in this world, one of them being people who refuse to pray because they deny the blessings of Allah. The explanation regarding this can be found in Surah Ibrahim verse 7 as follows:

"And [remember] when your Lord proclaimed, 'If you are grateful, I will surely increase you [in favor]; but if you deny, indeed, My punishment is severe.'"

Furthermore, there are still various types of disbelief that are distinguished by the consequences received by the perpetrators. Disbelief is divided into 2 types, namely minor disbelief and major disbelief.

Minor Disbelief

The meaning of minor disbelief can be understood by examining the explanation in Surah Ibrahim verse 18 as follows:

"The example of those who disbelieve in their Lord is [that] their deeds are like ashes which the wind blows forcefully on a stormy day; they are unable [to keep] from what they earned [anything]. That is what is extreme error."

As explained through the above example, minor disbelief indeed does not take one out of Islam, but it does not diminish the deeds one possesses.

Major Disbelief

Major disbelief can be referred to as disbelief in creed and it causes the perpetrator to be expelled from Islam. There are five types of major disbelief that you can learn about in the following information:

- Hypocrisy

A hypocrite is someone who outwardly claims to believe in Allah, but their heart holds intentions that are not based on faith in Allah. Such an attitude is something despicable, as explained in Surah An-Nisa verse 145 as follows:

"Indeed, the hypocrites will be in the lowest depths of the Fire - and never will you find for them a helper." And you will not find a helper for them."

- Mushrik

Mushrik is a person who believes that there is more than one God. This means that he acknowledges the existence of other powers that are equal to His power.

- Murtad

Murtad is a Muslim who leaves and embraces another religion. This act is categorized as the most despicable level of disbelief and in the eyes of Islam, it is categorized as a dishonorable person.

- Muattil or Atheist

Muattil or atheist is a person who does not believe in the existence of God. According to them, everything in this world is not created but happens by itself.

- Shirk
Similar to mushrik, shirk is an act of associating partners with Allah. This behavior is very contrary to the teachings of monotheism.

3. Ways to be Grateful

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After knowing the meaning of disbelief and its types, surely you want to avoid such bad behavior. Therefore, you need to know ways to be grateful that are contained in the following information.

1. Always Remember Allah's Blessings

Remembering Allah's blessings is one of the things that will prevent you from disbelieving in His blessings. In Surah Al-Baqarah verse 152, there is an explanation about it.

"So remember Me; I will remember you. And be grateful to Me and do not deny Me."

2. Remembering Allah's Promise

Allah always gives the best promise. Allah also knows what is best for His people. Therefore, we must always be grateful for whatever is given to Allah. Whether it is something that makes us happy or something that makes us sad.

3. Sharing with Those in Need

When you receive sustenance, it means that you are chosen and trusted to share it with others. By doing so, you will feel more peaceful and happy.

Well, KLovers, that is an explanation of the meaning of disbelief and its types. There are also ways that you can apply to always be grateful to Allah.

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