Ameen 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’.
Frontier Region In this booklet the term Frontier Region refers to the North Western Frontier Province of India (now Pakistan) and contiguous regions of Afghanistan.
Hadith A saying of the Holy Prophet Muhammad(sa).
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(sa) A title used exclusively for the Founder of Islam, Prophet Muhammad(sa).
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(sa) over a period of twenty-three years.
Imam Mahdi A title meaning ‘Guided Leader’, given to the Reformer of the Latter Days prophesied by the Holy Prophet Muhammad(sa).
Khalifah Caliph is derived from the Arabic word Khalifah, which means ‘successor’. In Islamic terminology, the term righteous Khalifah is applied to one of the four Khulafa who continued the mission of Prophet Muhammad(sa), the Holy Prophet of Islam. Ahmadi Muslims refer to a successor of the Promised Messiah(as) as Khalifatul-Masih. Khulafa is the plural of Khalifah.
Khalifatul-Masih see Khalifah.
Khilafat The institution of successorship in Islam.
Khilat A ceremonial robe or other gift given to someone by a superior as a mark of honour.
Mahdi Literally means ‘Guided’. see Imam Mahdi.
Maulvi A Muslim cleric.
Muhammad(sa) Founder of Islam. see Holy Prophet(sa).
Parwana A term in Urdu, parwana is a warrant, authority or sanction in writing.
Promised Messiah(as) A title given by the Holy Prophet Muhammad(sa) to the Reformer prophesied to appear during the Latter Days; see also About the Author section.
Sahib A title of respect similar to diverse English terms like Mister, Honourable and Revered.
Sowars Plural of sowar, meaning a cavalryman in Urdu.
Sunnah The Practice of the Holy Prophet Muhammad(sa) of Islam.
Surah A chapter of the Holy Quran.