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183 Holy Qur’an The holy book of the Muslims comprising word for word the revelations of Allah to Muhammad(sa). Houris Commonly used to describe chaste and pure com- panions in the after life for the virtuous. The lan- guage is strictly figurative and not literal. Islam A word literally meaning peace or submission to the will of Allah. According to Muslims it is the name given by Allah to their religion. Jahliyya Period of ignorance before advent of the Holy Prophet(sa) Jihad A Holy War not necessitating military conflict. It can include a struggle against satanic teachings or designs and against evil within oneself. Ka’aba The first house of worship ever built in this world. It is situated in Mecca, Arabia and all Muslims face towards it during their prayers. Kahin Soothsayer. Khadija The first wife of the Holy Prophet(sa). Khalid bin Waleed The greatest military general of early Islam. Khalifa A religious successor of a prophet of God. Lat Goddess whose idol was housed in a rich temple at Taif. Mahdi A word literally meaning one who is rightly guid- ed. The Holy Prophet(sa) prophesied his advent in the latter days to revive Islam. Mahound Derogatory name given to the Holy Prophet Muhammad(sa) by Western Orientalists; histori- cally a demonic figure, or bogeyman.