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Shirk (Islam)

Shirk is a big no-no in Islam. It means that you worship someone or something other than Allah, who is considered the one and only God in Islam. This is a really bad thing because Muslims believe in monotheism, which means they only believe in one God. Imagine if you had only one toy, but your friend came over and started playing with it, leaving you with nothing. That's how serious it is to disobey this rule in Islam. It's important to always remember that Allah is the only one who deserves worship and nothing else should ever take that place.