The Outset of Dissension in Islam — Page 156
156 H A D RAT MIRZA BASHIR-UD-DIN MAHMUD AHMAD the term specifically refers to those ten muh a jirin , who were a part of the majlis-e-sh u r a [consultative body] of the Holy Prophet sa and who he especially trusted. As-S a biq u nal-Awwal u n —A term used in the Holy Quran, in S u rah At-Taubah (9:100), which means, ‘the foremost among the believers. ’ Azw a j-e-Mutahhar a t —A title of honour for the noble wives of the Holy Prophet sa and literally means, ‘spouses who have been purified. ’ Bai‘at— An oath of allegience to a religious leader; initiation at the hands of a Prophet or his Khalifah. Literally means ‘to be sold. ’ Baitul-M a l —The National Treasury of the Islamic State. Ghazwah —A military expedition in which the Holy Prophet sa participated himself. Hajjatul-Wad a ‘— The last hajj performed by the Holy Prophet sa prior to his demise and literally means, ‘the farewell hajj. ’ Hadrat —A term of respect used for a person of established righteousness and piety. Hadith —A saying of the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa. The plural is a ha dith. Hijrah —The migration of the Holy Prophet sa to Madinah, due to persecution in his homeland, Makkah. Holy Prophet sa —A term used exclusively for the Founder of Islam, Hadrat Mu h ammad, may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. Holy Quran —The Book sent by Allah for the guidance of mankind. It was revealed word by word to the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa over a period of twenty-three years.