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THE DESCENT OF THE MESSIAH Bai'at Oath of allegiance to a religious leader; initiation at the hands of a Prophet or his Khalifah. Dajjal A term in Arabic that literally means, 'the great deceiver. In Islamic termi- nology Dajjal refers to those satanic forces that would be unleashed in the Latter Days to oppose the Prom- ised Messiahas and the Imam Mahdi. 'Eid Literally, 'Happiness that is often renewed. Eidul-Fitr marks the end of the month of Ramadan. Eidul-Adhā is celebrated to commemorate the willingness of Prophet Abrahamas to sacrifice his son for God. Fajr Dawn (Prayer). One of the five daily obligatory Prayers [i. e. Salat] in Islam. Hadith A saying of the Holy Prophet Muhammadsas. The plural is Ahādīth. Hakam Arbiter, Judge. A title given to the Imam Mahdi by the Holy Prophet Muhammadsas. 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. Hijri the Muslim calendar consisting of twelve lunar months in a year. The Mi- gration of the Holy Prophet Muhammadsas marks the be- ginning point in the year 622 A. D Holy Prophetsas A title used exclusively for the Founder of Islam, the Holy Prophet Muhammadsas. Holy Quran The final and perfect Scripture revealed by Allah for the guidance of mankind for all times to come. It was revealed word by word to the Holy Prophet Muhammadsas over a period of twenty-three years. 'Isha' the name of the late evening Prayer offered by Muslims. One out of the Five Daily Prayers. Jama'at Community. Although the word Jama'at may refer to any community, in this book Jama'at generally refers to the Worldwide Ahmadiyya Mus- lim Community. 336