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GLOSSARY Dajjal A term in Arabic that literally means, 'the great deceiver. In Islamic terminology Dajjal refers to those satanic forces that would be unleashed in the Latter Days to oppose the Promised Messiah as and al-Imam al-Mahdi. A similar prophecy in the Christian faith about the appearance of the Anti- christ refers to the same approach phenomenon, and we have therefore used the terms 'Dajjal' and 'Antichrist' and syn- onyms. Hazrat A term of respect used to show honour and reverence for a person of established righteousness and piety. The literal meaning is: His/Her Ho- liness, Worship, Emi- nence, etc. Holy Prophetsas A title used exclusively for the Founder of Islam, the 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 Muhammad şas over a period of twen- ty-three years. Kalimah The declaration of the Islamic faith: La il- āha illallah Muhamma- dur-Rasûlullah, 'There is