Glossary

Hadith () the recorded sayings and traditions of the Holy Prophet (sas).

Hazrat () an honorific Arabic title.

Khalifa or Khalifah () a term used for Islamic spiritual leaders, particularly the successors of the Holy Prophet (sas) and the Promised Messiah (as).

Khalifatul-Masih () a title conferred on the spiritual successors of the Promised Messiah (as).

Khilafat () institution led by a supreme spiritual head known as the khalifa.

Salat () the obligatory Islamic prayer.