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Glossary Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at The Community of Muslims who have accepted the claims of Haz- rat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad as of Qa- dian as the Promised Messiah and Mahdi. The Community was es- tablished by Hazrat Mirza Ghu- lam Ahmad as in 1889, and is now under the leadership of his Fifth Khalifah —Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his Helper). The Community is also known as Jama’at-e-Ahmadiyya. A mem- ber of the Community is called an Ahmadi Muslim or simply an Ahmadi. Al-Imam al-Mahdi The title given to the Promised Reformer by the Holy Prophet Muhammad sas; it means the guided leader. Aameen A term said after a prayer meaning, ‘May Allah make it so. ’ Assalaamo alaikum wa Rahmat- ullaahe wa Barakaatohu Tradi- tional Islamic greeting, meaning, peace be on you, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings. Hazrat A term of respect used for a person of established righteous- ness and piety; lit. ‘His/Her Ho- liness. ’ Holy Prophet sas A term used ex- clusively for the Founder of Islam, Hazrat Muhammad, may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. Holy Qur’an The Book sent by Allah for the guidance of mankind. It was revealed word by word to the Holy Prophet Muhammad sas over a period of twenty-three years. Khalifah Successor. A Khalifah of Allah is a term used for a Prophet. Khalifah of a Prophet refers to his Successor who continues his mission.