Hazrat Amman Jan - An Inspiration for Us All — Page x
viii included in the above list have the same phonetic value as in the principal languages of Europe. Salutations and A bbreviations The name of Muhammad sa , the Holy Prophet of Islam, has been followed by the symbol sa , which is an abbreviation for the salutation Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam (may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). The names of other prophets and messengers are followed by the symbol as , an abbre viation for ‘ Alaihissalam (on whom be peace). The actual salutations have not generally been set out in full, but they should nevertheless be understood as being repeated in full in each case. The symbol ra is used with the name of the companions of the Ho ly Prophet sa and those of the Promised Messiah as. It stands for Radi Allahu‘anhu/‘anha/‘anhum (may Allah be pleased with him/her/them). The abbreviation ru stands for Rahimahullahu Ta‘ala (may Allah grant him peace) and atba stands for Ayyadahullahu Ta‘ a l a bina s rihil ‘Az i z (may Allah the Almighty help him with his powerful support) and is used for the present khalifah of the Community.