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Glossary Amir —A title meaning leader. an Amir, in the context of the Ah- madiyya Movement in Islam re- fers to the national president of the community in each country who is appointed by the Khali- fah. Ansar —Defined as helper. the term Ansar refers collectively to the members of the auxiliary of men older than age 40. A sin- gle member of the auxiliary, for- mally called Majlis Ansarullah (Association of God’s helpers) is called a Nasir. Alternatively, Ansar also refers to the origi- nal inhabitants of Medina that accepted Islam and helped the Holy Prophet sas and his com- munity when they emigrated from Mecca. Atfal —Meaning children. the term Atfal refers collectively to the members of the auxiliary of boys age 7–15. A single mem- ber of the auxiliary, formally called Majlis Atfal-ul-Ahmadi- yya (Ahmadi children’s organi- zation) is called a Tifl. Bai ‘ at —Oath of allegiance to a re- ligious leader; initiation at the hands of a Prophet or his Khu- laf a ’. Fard —Literally means obligatory. Fard refers to obligatory reli- gious duties for Muslims such as daily prayers, fasting, alms giv- ing etc. Hadrat —A term of respect used to show honour and rever- ence for a person of established righteousness and piety. The lit- eral meaning is: His/Her Holi- ness, Worship, Eminence, etc. It is also used for God in the su- perlative sense.