Shirk is defined as worshipping other than Allah, or dedicating any act of worship to other than Allah. The transcript gives examples such as calling upon others besides Allah or sacrificing to other than Allah.
The transcript identifies two main types of Shirk: Shirk Akbar (major polytheism) and Shirk Asghar (minor polytheism). Shirk Akbar is specifically defined as dedicating any act of worship to other than Allah.
Shirk Akbar leads to expulsion from the religion, eternal damnation in Hellfire, and nullifies all good deeds. It also means that Allah will not forgive the person who dies upon Shirk Akbar.
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