Ahmadiyyat or Qadianism! Islam or Apostasy?

by Naeem Osman Memon

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Ahmadiyyat or Qadianism! Islam or Apostasy? — Page 387

GLOSSARY. Adhan: Traditional Muslim call for congregational prayer. . Ahadith: (Plural of Hadith - see below). . Ahle Hadith: (lit. Followers of the Holy Prophet's Traditions) A term taken on by a certain section of the Muslim community to identify themselves as a distinct Muslim organisation or sect. As a sect, they often give precedence to the Traditions over and above the Holy Quran. . Ahle Sunnat: (lit. Followers of the Holy Prophet's practice). A term taken on by a certain section of the Muslim community to identify themselves as a distinct organisation or sect. As a sect, they give precedence to the Holy. Prophet's practice. . Ahmadiyyat: Community of Muslims founded by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam. Ahmad of Qadian. Named after the Holy Prophet of Islam, upon whom be peace, who, besides being named Muhammed, was also called Ahmad. . Ahrar: Politically motivated pseudo religious organisation of Muslim clergy in. India and Pakistan. . Allah: The Personal name of God Almighty. . Alami Majlis e Tahaffuze e Khatamae Nubuwwat: Pseudo religious organisation of anti Ahmadiyya factions formed to oppose the Ahmadiyya. Muslim Community under the guise of religious fervour to protect the finality of prophethood. . Al Juffa: Site around the vicinity of Mecca. . Allama: A learned person. . Ameerul Momineen: Leader of the faithful. . Amir or Ameer: Leader of a Muslim Community. Anbiyya: Apostles of God Almighty. . Arya Samaj: Religious order within the Vedantic religion founded by Swami. Dayanand. . Arya Varta: Philosopy of the Arya Samaj. . Ayat: Verses of the Holy Quran. . Bani Asfar: An Arabian tribe. . Brahmin: Member of the highest Vedantic caste system. . Brahm or Brahmo Samaj: Monotheistic Vedic movement. . Caliph: (lit. Successor). In Islam, a religious leader. 389