Shirk Definition
(Islam) The unforgivable sin of idolatry.
Origin of Shirk
Perhaps from German Schurke scoundrel Old High German fiurscurgo demon fiur fire scurigen to stir up
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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First attested use in 1625 - 1635, apparently from association with shark (verb form), or from German Schurke (“rogue, knave").
From Wiktionary
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Arabic شرك (Å¡irk, "idolatry").
From Wiktionary
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