Ahadith Plural of Hadith. Reported statements of the Holy Prophet Muhammad(sas).
Amin A term which literally means, ‘so let it be’ and is used at the end of a supplication to pray that God may accept it. It is similar in meaning to ‘amen’.
Hazrat A term of respect used to show honour and reverence for a person of established righteousness and piety. The literal meaning is: His/Her Holiness, Worship, Eminence, etc. It is also used for God in the superlative sense.
Holy Prophet(sas) A title used exclusively for the Founder of Islam, Hazrat Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.
Holy Quran The final and perfect Scripture revealed by Allah for the guidance of mankind for all times to come. It was revealed word by word to the Holy Prophet Muhammad(sas) over a period of twenty-three years.
Khalifah Caliph/Successor. In Islamic terminology, the term Righteous Khalifah is applied to one of the four Khulafa’ who continued the mission of the Holy Prophet Muhammad(sas).
Khalifatul-Masih Ahmadi Muslims refer to a successor of the Promised Messiah(as) as Khalifatul-Masih. Khulafa’ is the plural of Khalifah.
Maulawi A Muslim religious cleric.
Surah A chapter of the Holy Quran.