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v GLOSSARY Adhan Call to prayer Aqiqah Sacrifice of animal to celebrate birth of child Chanda Financial dues Chandajaat Donations Darsul - Hadith Study of Hadith Darsul - Qur ’ an Study of Holy Qur ’ an Dhikr Illahi Remembrance of Allah Dua Prayer Ghad - e - basar Downcast eyes (due to modesty) Hayaa Bashfulness, m odesty Imam Leader Iqamat Second call to prayer said immediately before start of prayer Jami ’ a College for training of missionaries Jumu ’ ah Congregational Friday Prayer service Ma ’ moon Follower Majlis - e - Shura Consultative body of Jama ’ at Mehndi Henn a ; a henna party ( a pre - wedding gathering for bride ’s family and friends) Murrabi - Silsilah Missionary Nawafil Voluntary prayers Nizam - e - Jama ’ at Central administration of Jama ’ at Purdah Observance of veil, modesty Qa ’ idah Arabic primer Ronaq Party , celebration Sadaqat Alms Salat Compulsory prayer Shirk Any association of partners with Allah Almighty