Guidance for Perceiving Minds — Page 128
128 GUIDANCE FOR PERCEIVING MINDS Holy Prophet sas A title used exclu- sively for the Founder of Islam, Hadrat Muhammadsas. Holy Quran The final and per- fect 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 sas over a period of twenty-three years. Istighfar Seeking Allah's forgiveness. Khātamun-Nabiyyin The Seal of the Prophets. A title accorded by God to the Holy Prophet Muham- madsas in the Holy Quran. A vari- ant is Khatamul-Anbiyā. Maulawī A Muslim religious cleric. Mi'raj The spiritual ascension of the Holy Prophet Muhammad sas to Heavens, described in the Holy Quran and related in detail in ha- dith literature. Mubāhalah Prayer duel. As de- scribed in Sürah Al-e-Imran, a contest between claimants to di- vine support wherein each party prays for God to curse the lying party. Muhammad sas Founder of Islam. see Holy Prophet sas. Ramadan The ninth month of the lunar calendar, in which fasting is prescribed for all adult, able-bod- ied Muslims, except those trave- ling, ill, pregnant, or nursing. Sihāḥ Plural of Şahih, meaning 'au- thentic. Refers to Șihah Sittah, six Hadith collections regarded as among the most authentic. Shariah Religious law of Islam. The term is also used in the general sense of any revealed law. Shirk Associating partners with Al- lah. Sūrah A chapter of the Holy Quran. Taqwa Righteousness. Fear of God.