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Glossary Section > Definitions of Non-English Terms Used on our
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Definitions of Non-English
Terms Used on our Site:
B:
Batani: To penetrate or enter into. Unapparent, hidden,
concealed, inward, inner.
Bukhari: Most renowned compiler of the traditions of the
Prophet Muhammad [pbuh]. Muhammad B. Isma‘il Abu
‘Abd Allah Al-Ju‘fi Al-Bukhari, born on 21st
July 810 C.E. at Bukhara.
C:
C.E.: Christian Era, i.e., signifying the year in A.D. (after
the death of Jesus) notation, e.g., the year 2000 C.E. would mean the
year 2000 A.D.
D:
Da‘i ila ’llah: Summoner to God.
Dalail Bayyana: Lucid, evident or manifest arguments
compelling reasons.
Daqaiq: Subtle, slender, fine.
F:
Fasiq: One who commits a great sin and frequently commits
offences against the law.
Firishta: An angel, a messenger.
H:
Hadith: Pl. Ahadith. Tradition or saying of the Prophet
[pbuh]. Sahih Hadith means a sound or reliable
tradition.
Hazrat: An Arabic word, used by speakers of Urdu and Persian
as an honorific title for a Muslim holy man.
I:
Ilham: Inspirational revelation.
Ilqa’: A form of revelation which conveys a message.
Iman: To be safe or secure. Belief (in God, His word, His
apostles, etc.), Faith.
Injil: The New Testament. The Gospel.
Ishara: Indication, sign.
Ista‘ara: Metaphor.
J:
Jibra’il: The archangel Gabriel.
K:
Kalimah or Kalima: A word, speech, saying, discourse.
Also used for the Islamic declaration of faith, "There is no god but
God."
Khawariq: Unused things, miracles.
M:
Majusi: Magi, Zoroastrian.
Malak: An angel.
Maqam: Place, stage. Usually in the progress of a mystic.
Masjid: Mosque.
Mir‘aj: Ascension of the Holy Prophet [pbuh].
Muhaddath: Transmitter or reporter of the Holy Prophet’s
[pbuh] sayings. Also used for one who transmits Divine
communications.
Mu‘jiza: Miracle.
Mukashafa: From kashf meaning ‘uncover’.
Usually signifies mystical disclosures.
Muharrir: A clerk or scribe.
Mulhid: A
heretic.
Mulhim: Recipient of inspiration or revelation.
Mundhir: A warner.
Muqaddas: Hallowed, sanctified, sacred.
Mustalahat: A conventional or technical term.
N:
Nubuwwah: Prophethood.
Nubuwwah tamma: Complete and perfect prophethood.
Nubuwwah juz’i: Partial prophethood.
Nufus tayyiba: Souls, spirits. Also used for angels.
Nuzul: Descent.
P:
pbuh: An acronym for 'Peace be upon him' [i.e., 'Peace and
blessings of Allah be upon him']. A prayer used as a postfix to
the Holy Prophet Muhammad's [pbuh] name.
R:
Rasul: A messenger, an apostle.
Rs.: Abbreviation of Rupees -- the currency of India
(Indian Rupee) and Pakistan (Pakistani
Rupee).
Ruh: The soul,
spirit.
Ruhani: Spiritual, having a soul or spirit.
S:
Sahib: An Arabic word meaning, literally, "friend" or
"companion", used in Indian languages as a title or form of address
like "Mr." or "Sir". Used as a postfix for someone held in
esteem.
Sahiba: Female equivalent of Sahib.
Sahih Hadith: Means a sound or reliable tradition of the
Prophet [pbuh].
Salib: Crucifix.
Shari‘ah: The religious law of God, the canon law
of Islam.
Sunnah: In the Quran the word is used in two expressions:
Sunnat Allah: 17:77; Sunnat al-awwalin: (8:38) In the
Hadith the term refers to the sayings and acts of the Prophet
[pbuh]. It is also used for the beliefs and practices of the
Muslim community in general. Such as, Ahl al-Sunnat wa
‘l-jama‘ah.
T:
Tahsildar: A tax collector.
Tanasukh: The
doctrine of transmigration.
Tawil: Interpretation, explanation.
Tazkiya: Purification.
V:
Ved: The Vedas.
W:
Wahdat tamma: Complete unity, harmony.
Wahi: Revelation.
Wasatir: Avesta, the Zoroastrian Scriptures.
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