Ashra Mubashra — The ten pious companions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sas) who were vouchsafed entrance to Heaven are known as the Ashra Mubashra.
Hazrat — A term of respect used to show honor 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 (sas).
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.
Jama‘at — Defined as community. In general, the Jama‘at refers to the entire community of Ahmadi Muslims.
Jamia‘ — Understood as group, but more commonly university. Jamia‘ refers to universities established around the world by the Ahmadiyya Community to train and educate missionaries and scholars.
Kalimat — Kalimat, plural of kalimah, translates most directly to “words.” Kalimat can also be understood as anything uttered, or speech (Aqrab); or a decree or commandment (Mufradat). Besides the literal meaning, the Quran has used the word as “a sign” or “promise” (8:8, 66:13)
Khalifah — Caliph is derived from the Arabic word khalifa, which means ‘successor’. In Islamic terminology, the word righteous khalifa is applied to one of the four khulafa’ who continued the mission of the Holy Prophet of Islam. Ahmadi Muslims refer to a successor of the Promised Messiah (as) as Khalifatul-Masih. Khulafaa’ is the plural of khalifa.
Khutbah — A sermon delivered by a Muslim Imam. Typically given at a mosque during the Friday prayer, or at other special occasions.
Muhammad (sas) — Founder of Islam. See Holy Prophet (sas).
Musleh-e-Ma‘ud — Hazrat Khalifatul-Masih II, Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad (ra) (1889–1965), was the second successor of the Promised Messiah (as). He is also called Musleh-e-Mau‘ud (Promised Son) because he was born in accordance with the prophecy made by the Promised Messiah (as) in 1886 concerning the birth of a righteous son who would be endowed with unique abilities and attributes.
Sahib — A polite title or form of address for a man.
Surah — A chapter of the Holy Quran.