Haqiqatul-Wahi (The Philosophy of Divine Revelation) — Page 981
GLOSSARY Muhaddath A recipient of divine reve- lation. Plural is muhaddathin. Muhammadsa Founder of Islam. see Holy Prophetsa. Muhkamāt One of the two categories into which the Holy Quran's verses are divided. Refers to verses that are categorical, clear, and explicit, com- prising the majority of the Book. Mujaddid Reformer. Holy personages within Islam who appeared at the head of every century. Mukallam One with whom God holds converse. Mulā'anah Two or more persons in- voking the curse of God upon one an- other. Mulham Recipient of ilham, or divine revelation. Mutashābihat One of the two cate- gories into which the Holy Quran's verses are divided. Refers to verses that are susceptible to different inter- pretations. Mūnī A Hindu sage or saint. Mutawakkil The one who trusts in God. Mu'tazilah A school of Islamic thought that dates back to the 8th century. Muttaşil A hadith for which there is no interruption in the chain of reporters. 981 Muwahhidin Plural of muwahhid, lit- erally meaning a believer in the Unity of God. All Muslims, by virtue of sub- scribing to the Kalima-e-Tauhid, are muwahhidin. However, the term mu- wahhidin has been adopted by some Muslims who consider the Quran and hadith to be sufficient sources of guid- ance and do not follow any Imam. Nafs-e-ammarah The self that incites to evil. The lowest of three spiritual states; also an-nafsul-ammārah. Nawab An honorific title ratified and bestowed by Mughal emperors to semi-autonomous Muslim rulers of princely states in South Asia. The fe- male equivalent is 'Begum' or 'Nawab Begum. Parmeshwar A term in Hinduism for God. Pir(s) Literally, 'old' (in Persian). Gen- erally refers to a spiritual leader at whose hands students have taken an oath of allegiance. Title is commonly used for leaders of Sufi orders. Qiblah Direction of the Ka'bah in Makkah, toward which Muslims face to offer formal prayers. Quran see Holy Quran. Quraish The leading tribe in Makkah during the time of the Holy Prophet Muhammadsa. He himself was from the Banū Hashim clan of the Quraish tribe.