Heresy in Malayalam
Heresy and blasphemy are both covered by മതനിന്ദ (mathaninda), literally insult to religion. Pronounce it ma-tha-nin-da. It is a heavy, formal word used in reporting and debate rather than casual talk.
Most common translation
Heresy, blasphemy.
മതനിന്ദ നിയമത്തിൽ വലിയ കുറ്റമാണ്.
mathaninda niyamaththil valiya kuttamaanu.
Blasphemy is a serious offence in law.
Dictionary entry
- മതനിന്ദ (mathaninda) — Heresy, blasphemy.
മതനിന്ദ (mathaninda) names speech or conduct that insults religion, so it stretches across blasphemy and heresy; Malayalam does not separate the two ideas here.
Common questions
What is heresy in Malayalam?
Heresy is മതനിന്ദ (mathaninda).
Does മതനിന്ദ mean blasphemy as well?
Yes. The word covers any contemptuous treatment of religion, whether a doctrinal deviation or an outright insult.