The Truth Unveiled — Page 68
68 HAZRAT MIRZA GHULAM AHMAD mission of Prophet Muhammad, the Holy Prophet of Islam. Ahmadi Muslims refer to a successor of the Promised Messiahas as Khalifatul- Masih. Khulafa is the plural of Khalifah. Khalifatul-Masih see Khalifah. Khilafat The institution of succes- sorship in Islam. Khilat A ceremonial robe or other gift given to someone by a superior as a mark of honour. Mahdi Literally means 'Guided. see Imam Mahdi. Maulvi A Muslim cleric. Muhammadsa Founder of Islam. see Holy Prophet. Parwana A term in Urdu, parwana is a warrant, authority or sanction in writing. Promised Messiahs A title given by the Holy Prophet Muhammad to the Reformer prophesied to appear during the Latter Days; see also About the Author on p. v. Sahib A title of respect similar to diverse English terms like Mister, Honourable and Revered. Sowars Plural of sowar, meaning a cavalryman in Urdu. Sunnah The Practice of the Holy Prophet Muhammad of Islam. Surah A chapter of the Holy Quran.