Noah's Ark: An Invitation to Faith

by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad

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Glossary Aameen - A term which literally means 'so let it be' and is used at the end of a supplication to pray that God may accept it. It is similar in meaning to ‘amen. ' Ahl-e-Hadith - Literally means, 'The People of Hadith. ' This is a sect of Islam which believes that the Hadith of the Holy Prophets take precedence over the Holy Quran as a primary source for theology. In general it may also refer to those who give preference to oral tradition over divine scripture. Bai'at – Oath of allegiance to a religious leader; initiation at the hands of a Prophet or his Khalifah. Literally means 'to be sold'. Hadith Sayings of the Holy Prophet Muhammadsa. - - Hajj Pilgrimage to the Ka'bah, which takes place once a year. All Muslims who are able must perform the pilgrimage at least once in their lifetime as a pillar of faith. Imam Mahdi A title meaning 'Guided Leader,' given to the Reformer of the Latter Days prophesied by the Holy Prophet Muhammadsa. Insha'Allah - Literally means, 'If Allah wills' and is a phrase used by Muslims as a prayer to seek blessings from Allah to accomplish task. any