Taqiyya
تقية
taqiyya
☪️Islamic Terms
Precautionary dissimulation to protect oneself from persecution.
Full Definition
Taqiyya is the practice of concealing one's faith under threat of persecution or harm. Rooted in Quranic principles, it allows Muslims to protect themselves while living under oppression. Historically important for Shi'a communities facing persecution, taqiyya is not deception but a legitimate form of self-preservation.