A Message of Peace — Page 46
46 MESSAGE OF PEACE Bābā Nānak-Believed by the Sikhs to be the founder of their religion, Bābā Nānak (1469-1539) was actually a Muslim. He per- formed Hajj, married into a Muslim family, and lived a pious life. Ganges-A river in the northern part of India revered by Hindus and believed to facilitate salvation for those who bathe in it. Hadrat-A term of respect used for a person of established righ- teousness and piety. Hajj Pilgrimage to the House of Allah in Mecca, Arabia; also known as the fifth pillar of Islam. Holy Prophetsa-A term used exclusively for Hadrat Muhammadsa, the Prophet of Islam. Holy Qur'an-The Book sent by Allah for the guidance of mankind. It was revealed to the Holy Prophet Muhammadsa over a period of twenty-three years. Jainism-A religion and philosophy originating in India around 500 BC by Prince Vardhamāna (known by his followers as Mahavira) who was born into a Hindu family but later took exception to some of the common teachings of the Hindu religion, including the caste system. Jama'at-Jamā 'at-Jama'at means community. Although the word Jama'at itself may refer to any community, in this book, Jama'at specifically refers to the Ahmadiyyah Muslim Jamāʻat. Jihad-The literal translation of this word is 'striving'. The term is used to mean self-purification as well as religious wars in some instances. Kalimah-The declaration of the Islamic faith: 'There is none worthy of worship except Allah; Muhammadsa is the Messenger of Allah. ' It is also known as the first pillar of Islam. Mahdi-See al-Imam al-Mahdi.