It is reported that the Mushrikeen of Makka often offered the Prophet (صلى الله عليه و آله وسلم) certain compromises in religion. They asked him to respect some of their gods and in return they will respect Allah (عَزَّ وَجَلَّ). Similarly, there can be compromise in various Pagans' customs. These offers were rejected by the Prophet (صلى الله عليه و آله وسلم).

Surah al-Kaafiroon clearly distinguishes between a believer and a non-believer, referred in Quran as Kafir; meaning a person who rejects his own creator. The word Kafir covers hypocrites, atheists, deity, idol, stars and object worshipers and those who claim their god to have creature attributes, like physical body, spouse children, etc.