The Ocean of Light — Page 156
156 denote a reformer being the personification of a former prophet. Eid —The Muslim festival celebrated at the end of Rama da n and to commemorate the sacrifice of the Prophet Abraham as. Faq i h —Literally means “one who understands” and is used for Muslim jurisprudence scholars. Hadrat —A term of respect used to show honour and reverence for a person of established righteousness and piety. The literal meaning is: His/Her Holiness. H akam —Literally means an arbitrator, but refers to the Promised Messiah as as a judge between countless disputes in the latter days. Ijm a‘ —Consensus upon a matter. In Islamic tradition Ijm a ‘ is lim- ited to the Companions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa. Kh a tam-un-Nabiyy i n —Literally means “Seal of the Prophets” and refers to the Holy Prophet Muhammad s as as the most supe- rior prophet. Jumu‘ah —The Muslim holy day of the week which is celebrated on Friday. Kal i m —Literally means “the one who is spoken to abundantly” and is used for the Prophet Mo- ses as to demonstrate that he was honoured with frequent Divine discourse. Mu st af a —Means the “Chosen One” and is used for the Holy Prophet Muhammad s as. Marham-e- ‘ I s a —The Ointment of Jesus. Historical records in- dicate the use of this ointment to treat the wounds of Jesus af- ter he was taken down from the cross. Muezzin —the one who recites the Adhan [call to Prayer] prior to the congregational Prayer. Mu h addith —A scholar of H ad i th.