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GLOSSARY 97 Muhkamāt One of two categories into which the Holy Quran's verses are divided. Refers to verses that are explicit and decisive. The ma- jority of verses fall into this cate- gory. Mujaddid Reformer. Holy person- ages within Islam who appeared in every century. Mutashabihāt One of two catego- ries into which the Holy Quran's verses are divided. Refers to verses that are susceptible to different in- terpretations. Mu'tazilah A school of Islamic thought that dates back to the 8th century CE. Muttaşil A hadith for which there is no interruption in the chain of re- porters. Qiblah Direction of the Ka'bah in Makkah, toward which Mus- lims face to offer formal prayers. The first Qiblah in Islam was Baitul-Muqaddas in Jerusalem. Rabbul-'ālamīn An attribute of Al- lah, meaning 'the Lord of the worlds. ' Şahib A title of respect similar to diverse English terms like Mister, Honourable, and Reverend. Sayyadul-Kā'ināt A title meaning 'Noblest of the Universe' used for the Holy Prophetsas. Shariah Religious law of Islam. The term is also used in the general sense for any revealed law. Shirk The act of associating partners with God. Sūrah A chapter of the Holy Quran. Sulūk A spiritual journey. Takfir The practice of adjudging Muslims as non-Muslims, used chiefly by Muslims.