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The term 'Nifaq' in Islamic terminology means?

  • A Disbelief
  • B Polytheism
  • C Hypocrisy
  • D Apostasy
Correct Answer: Option C — Hypocrisy
Explanation: Nifaq refers to hypocrisy in Islamic theology — the condition of outwardly professing Islam while harboring disbelief or malice inwardly. Those guilty of Nifaq are called Munafiqeen (hypocrites). The Quran dedicates Surah Al-Munafiqun (Chapter 63) entirely to describing and warning against this trait which the Prophet identified as extremely dangerous to the Muslim community.
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