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and piety. The literalmeaningis: His/Her Holi- ness,Worship,Eminence,etc. Hijrah-This Arabic word literally means 'migra- tion' and refers to the migration of the Holy Prophet Muhammadsas from Makkahto Madinah, which took place in 622 AD. This historicalevent marksthe beginningof the Islamiccalendar. Huzur-Your Holiness. Martyr-One who is killedbecause of his faith. Sahaabiyaat-This refersto the femalecompanions of the Holy Prophetsas. Succumb-Die from. 16