Symposium 64

Words on the Secrecy (Taqiyeh)

Anwar: Salam ‘Alaykom!

Hasan: Alaykom As-Salam Wa Rahmatollah Wa Barakatoh!

Anwar: I would like you to give us a brief explanation about the Secrecy (Taqiyeh) and whether it is a religious duty or not.

Hasan: Before explaining the nature of Taqiyeh, let me define it first and point out the reasons why we have Taqiyeh:

The Secrecy (Taqiyeh): is taking precautions in the sense that we show approval to what is wrong; this is the