PoriPurno News Desk | August 07, 2025
In our daily conversations, it is common to use phrases and expressions without fully realizing their religious implications. Unfortunately, some commonly used sentences, though culturally widespread, contain elements of kufr (disbelief) or shirk (associating partners with Allah), which are grave sins in Islam. Repeated use of such expressions can seriously damage a Muslim’s iman (faith).
This article presents 16 regularly used phrases that Muslims must avoid to protect their faith, supported by Quranic verses and authentic Hadiths.
The Danger of Words in Islam
Allah warns in the Quran:
وَقُلْ لِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ يَغْضُضُوا مِنْ أَبْصَارِهِمْ وَيَحْفَظُوا فُرُوجَهُمْ ۚ ذَٰلِكَ أَزْكَىٰ لَهُمْ ۗ إِنَّ اللَّهَ خَبِيرٌ بِمَا يَصْنَعُونَ
“And tell the believing men to lower their gaze and guard their private parts. That is purer for them. Indeed, Allah is Acquainted with what they do.”
— (Surah An-Nur 24:30)
And the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said:
“إِنَّ العَبْدَ لَيَتَكَلَّمُ بِالكَلِمَةِ مَا يَتَحَسَّبُ بِهَا فَيَهْوِي بِهَا إِلَى النَّارِ أَبْعَدَ مَا بَيْنَ المَشْرِقِ وَالمَغْرِبِ”
“Indeed, a servant may say a word without considering it, which causes him to fall into the Hellfire farther than the distance between the East and West.”
— (Sahih al-Bukhari 6474, Sahih Muslim 2989)
Thus, the words we speak have tremendous consequences, and carelessness may lead to spiritual ruin.
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16 Commonly Used Phrases Containing Kufr or Shirk
- “Allah o lage, Illa o lage”
Meaning “Allah is involved, but so is someone else,” implying partners alongside Allah. This is shirk and strictly forbidden.
“Indeed, Allah does not forgive association with Him, but He forgives what is less than that for whom He wills.”
— (Surah An-Nisa 4:48)
إِنَّ اللَّهَ لَا يَغْفِرُ أَن يُشْرَكَ بِهِ وَيَغْفِرُ مَا دُونَ ذَٰلِكَ لِمَن يَشَاءُ
- “Tor mukhe phool chondon poruk”
Refers to Hindu ritual materials (flower and sandalwood). Using religious symbols of other faiths in blessings is inappropriate. - “Kosto korle Kesto mile”
Refers to Krishna (Kesto), a Hindu deity. Believing in divine powers other than Allah is shirk. - “Mahabharot ki oshuddho hoye gelo?”
Referring to Hindu epics as authoritative is contradictory to Tawheed. - “Mollar dour mosjid porjonto”
A derogatory phrase mocking Islamic scholars and places of worship, disrespectful to Islam. - “Lokkhi chele/meye/stri”
“Lokkhi” is the Hindu goddess of wealth, so invoking her name is forbidden in Islam. - Calling medicine “life-saving”
Only Allah controls life and death.
“Say, ‘Never will we be struck except by what Allah has decreed for us; He is our protector.’ And upon Allah let the believers rely.”
— (Surah At-Tawbah 9:51)
قُل لَّن يُصِيبَنَا إِلَّا مَا كَتَبَ اللَّهُ لَنَا هُوَ مَوْلَانَا ۚ وَعَلَى اللَّهِ فَلْيَتَوَكَّلِ الْمُؤْمِنُونَ
- Calling someone “Shahenshah”
Titles like “King of Kings” belong only to Allah.
“Say, ‘O Allah, Owner of Sovereignty, You give sovereignty to whom You will…'”
— (Surah Al-Imran 3:26)
قُلِ اللَّهُمَّ مَالِكَ الْمُلْكِ تُؤْتِي الْمُلْكَ مَن تَشَاءُ
- “Dhoa tulsi pata”
Using Hindu sacred plants to describe purity is un-Islamic. - “Bismillah-e golod holo”
Saying “there is an error in Bismillah” is kufr, mocking the name of Allah. - “Mrityur shathe panja larai”
Fighting against death implies opposing Allah’s decree, which is forbidden. - Calling the Middle Ages “barbaric”
Insulting the Islamic Golden Age disrespects Islamic history. - “Mon thik thakle pardar dorkar nai”
Denying hijab invalidates an established Islamic ruling. - “Namaz na porleo iman thik ache”
Neglecting Salah while claiming faith is intact contradicts the Quran and Hadith.
“Between a man and shirk and kufr there stands his abandoning the prayer.”
— (Sahih Muslim 82)
بَيْنَ الرَّجُلِ وَالشِّرْكِ وَالْكُفْرِ تَرْكُ الصَّلَاةِ
- “Quran er kisu ayat puraton hoite pare”
Doubting the eternal nature of the Quran is kufr. - “Tao jinish ache”
Believing in supernatural forces outside Allah’s control is shirk.
Conclusion
Muslims must constantly safeguard their iman by being mindful of their speech and avoiding phrases that contradict Islamic belief. Awareness, education, and sincere repentance are vital steps toward protecting one’s faith.
May Allah guide us all and keep our hearts firm upon the truth.
آمِين
Written by: Mahbub Osmane
Islamic Thinker, Writer, and Founder of PoriPurno.com
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