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Glossary 97 Mu h kam a t 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. Mutash a bih a t 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. Mutta s il 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-‘ a lam i n An attribute of Al- lah, meaning ‘the Lord of the worlds. ’ Sahib A title of respect similar to diverse English terms like Mister, Honourable, and Reverend. Sayyadul-K a ’in a t A title meaning ‘Noblest of the Universe’ used for the Holy Prophet s as. 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. S u rah A chapter of the Holy Quran. Sul u k A spiritual journey. Takf i r The practice of adjudging Muslims as non-Muslims, used chiefly by Muslims.