Hazrat Sayyedah Khadijah — Page 41
Glossary Abdicate to give up. Artisan Skilled workman in a trade. Handicraft Person. Bereaved Deprived of a close rela- tion or friend through their death. Besieged Those who were sur- rounded and harassed. Bin An Arabic word, which means ‘son of ’. Blockade To prevent people or goods entering or leaving a Place. Booty Goods seized in wars. Campaign An organized course of action to achieve a particular goal. Cherish To keep in one’s mind. Clot Thick lump formed from liq- uid. Commodities Articles of trade. Compassionate Sympathetic. Complexion Colour of skin. Condiments Substances such as salt or pepper that is used to add fla- vour to food. Consent Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something. Consult Seek information or advice from. Deteriorate To become worse. Dowry Property or money brought by a bride to her husband at the time of their marriage.