Hazrat Maulvi Nooruddin - Khalifatul-Masih I — Page 316
GLOSSARY Hadrat Maulw i Nur-ud-D i n ra — Khalifatul Masih I 316 GLOSSARY D i w a n: Chief Minister; also courtesy title. I‘tik a f : Retreat in a mosque during last ten days of Ramadan. Fajar : Dawn; dawn Prayer service. Far u qi: A descendant of ‘Umar ra (Far u q), the second Successor of the Holy Prophet sa. Hadith: Traditions of the Holy Prophet sa. Ha fi z : One who has committed the entire Holy Quran to memory. Hajj: Pilgrimage to Mecca. Haji: One who has performed the pilgrimage to Mecca. H ak i m: Physician. H a sham i : A descendant of Hasham. Hadrat: Courtesy title implying reverence. H u du r: Courtesy title implying reverence. I h r a m : The pilgrim’s garb, comprising two pieces of white unsewn cloth. Imam: Leader; one who leads a Prayer service; one of great standing. Istikh a rah : Prescribed prayer seeking divine guidance in respect of a specific matter. Khal i fa : Successor; also a courtesy title. Khilafat : The institution of spiritual succession; Caliphate. Khaw a ja: Master; courtesy title. Madrasa: School; seminary. Maharaja: Ruling Chief; also a title of honour. M a lik: Courtesy title, usually indicative of ownership of land. Masjid: Mosque. Maulaw i : A learned person; divine; also a