What is Taghut?

Everything that is worshipped, or followed or obeyed other than Allah (SWT) is Taghut.

How many Taghut are there and who are their leaders?

There are many but their leaders are five.

Who are the leaders of Taghut?

The leaders of Taghut are:

1. Shaitan (Satan), may Allah (SWT) curse him.  Ameen.

2. Anyone who is worshipped with his consent.

3. A person who calls the people to be worshipped instead of Allah (SWT).

4. A person who claims the knowledge of Ghaib (unseen, hidden, invisible, absent, etc.)

5. The ruler who rules by laws other than the law sent down by Allah (SWT).