Favours of the Gracious God — Page 195
GLOSSARY ‘Ajam i —literally means “mute”. It is used for non-arabic languages to demonstrate the grand eloquence of Arabic. Also refers to non-arabs. Kh a tamul-Kutub— literally means “seal of all books” and refers to the Holy Qur’an being the most superior book. Permeshwar— a Sanskrit word which literally means “The Highest Lord” is used to denote God Almighty. H aqqul-yaq i n— refers to certainty based on experience and is the highest form of certainty. Ra h man —the Most Gracious; an attri - bute of God Almighty as mentioned in the Holy Qur’an. Ra hi m —the Ever Merciful; an attribute of God Almighty as mentioned in the Holy Qur’an. Ramachandra —a legendary Indian King who has been deified by Hindus. Ummul-Qur a —literally means “the mother of all towns” and is used for Mecca. Al-Furq a n —literally means “the one which distinguishes between truth and falsehood. Is used for the Holy Qur’an.