Hakeem Noor-ud-Deen – Khalifatul Masih I – The Way of the Righteous — Page xviii
Preface xviii "Sallal laaho alaihe wa aalehi wa sallam" (may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him and his progeny). The names of all other Prophets are generally followed by the abbreviation as " Alaehis-salaam ", meaning on whom be peace. Similarly the abbreviation ra “ Radhi Allah ‘ Anho ” (may Allah be pleased with him) , is used for the companions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa and of the Promised Messiah as. The symbol rta “ Rahmatu Allah Alaih ” (may Allah have mercy on him) is used for those who are not the companions of the Holy Prophet sa or of the Promised Messiah as. The Urdu and Arabic words used in the text have their translation in bracket. A glossary is also appended at the end of the book. The readers will note a variation of the titles used for Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih I ra. In earlier chapters, the word Maulavi has been used, which was later substituted with Hakeem. After the sad demise of the Promised Messiah , the title of Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih I ra has been used. Sahib comes with all his titles, and with some other names, even though it is not part of the name, but is added as a mark of respect and esteem. The most appropriate title Akhweem Mukarram Maulavi Noor-ud-Deen Sahib was used by the Promised Messiah , which reflects the depth of his love and affection for Hakeem Sahib. The work on this book began in 1992, and I received enthusiastic assistance and help from my brothers, Syed Mubashsharat Ahmad, who did invaluable spade work, and Syed Hameed Ahmad, as well as my nephews, Umar Syed and Talha Syed. In 1993, our beloved Imam, Hadhrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih IV rta , after having a look at the English manuscript, directed that it be examined by