In the Name of Allah, The Most Gracious, Ever Merciful.
Love for All, Hatred for None.
| a.t.b.a. | ayyadah Allah tala be-Nasray hil-Aziz, may Allah assist him A prayer recited with Khalifat al-Masih’s official title. | |
| AS | Alayhe Salam - Peace be on him, used for Prophets of God | |
| Amir or Ameer | Leader (President) of the Jamaat in a country or a province, or Muslim community. | |
| Ameer al-Momineen | Leader of the faithful, title used for a Caliph | |
| Allama | A learned person | |
| Baiat | Taking the oath of allegiance and reciting the pledge | |
| Bait al-Mal | State Treasury | |
| Bahishti Maqbara | the Celestial Graveyard | |
| Caliph | Head of the Muslim community, literally successor (Ar. Khalifa) | |
| Chilla | Spending 40 days in seclusion, prayer for communion with God | |
| Dars al-Quran | Exegesis (explaining the text) of the Quran | |
| Daee Ila-Allah | Caller to the path of Allah - i.e. Islam | |
| Dajjal | The anti-Christ | |
| Dervish | A down-to-earth person, a person looking after the holy places | |
| Eclipse | A total or partial blocking of one heavenly body by another | |
| Fatwa | A religious edict | |
| Hadith | Sayings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAS) | |
| Hafiz | A person who has memorized the entire text of the Holy Quran | |
| Haji | A person who has performed the pilgrimage of Kaaba in Mecca | |
| Hakeem | A philosopher or a practitioner in natural medicine | |
| Hadhrat | A courtesy title used for a revered & righteous person. Holiness | |
| Hudhoor | A courtesy title used when addressing the Caliph, implying deep respect. | |
| Ibn | Son of as Isa ibn Maryam – Isa son of Maryam | |
| Imam | Spiritual leader or guide, a person leading the Salat, leader of a parish or congregation | |
| Imam Mahdi | Muslim reformer prophesied by the Holy Prophet (SAS) | |
| Insha Allah | God willing, used to call down God's blessing in a matter | |
| Istikhara | Seeking guidance from God in a matter, by making niyya - (intention) & reciting a specific prayer after Salat al-Isha. | |
| Istighfar | prayer for suppression of the tendency towards sin, or reciting the prescribed prayer after the commission of a sinful act, and being remorseful. | |
| Jalsa Salana | Annual Conference, or Convention | |
| Jamaat | Community, organization | |
| Jamia | University, a theological seminary or training college for missionaries | |
| Kaaba | The cube shaped, sacred shrine of Islam at Mecca | |
| Khusoof & Kasoof | Eclipse of the Moon and eclipse of the Sun | |
| Khalifat al-Masih | The Successor of the Messiah | |
| Khatam al-Nabiyeen | Seal of the Prophets – a title of Apostle of Allah, SAS | |
| Langar Khana | Public kitchen where guests/members are offered food | |
| MTA | Muslim Television Ahmadiyya | |
| Madrassa | An Islamic public school, or a seminary | |
| Maharajah | The Chief Prince or Ruler of a state | |
| Mahdi | the Guided One | |
| Majlise Intikhab | Electoral College - body of people whom elect a Caliph, about one hundred fifty in total. | |
| Majlis | Association, organization | |
| Mamoor min Allah | The commissioned one from God Almighty | |
| Masha Allah | Whatever Allah wishes, spoken as a token of appreciation | |
| Masihe Mauood | the Promised Messiah | |
| Maulana | A learned person, courtesy title for a Muslim priest | |
| Maulvi | A religious leader, or Mullah -a Muslim priest | |
| Moosie | A person who has bequeathed 1/10 or 1/3 of his property to the Community, and abides by all the conditions laid down in the booklet 'The Will' | |
| Muallim | Teacher or religious instructor | |
| Mubahila | Prayer duel to ascertain the truthfulness of one party over the other. Both parties pray to God that whoever is wrong should be ruined in the lifetime of the other. | |
| Mufti | A Jurist. An official who pronounces verdict on an issue from an Islamic point of view. An expounder of Shariah (Islamic law) | |
| Mujaddid | A reformer or re-newer of faith | |
| Munshi | Language teacher, law clerk, learned person. | |
| Murabbi | Patron, a person supporting a cause or a person | |
| Musleh Mauood | the Promised Reformer - a title of the Second Caliph | |
| Nikah | to perform matrimonial rites, i.e. religious procedure for marriage, public declaration of getting married | |
| Phonograph | the first human voice-recording machine built by Edison in 1877. | |
| Pundit | A Hindu religious leader, an authority | |
| Qazi or Qadhi | A judge in an Islamic court, a title of respect | |
| Rabwah | A town in Pakistan where central administrative offices of the Community are located. The Punjab Government unfairly changed the name to Chenab Nagar in 1998. | |
| Rasool al-Allah | Messenger of Allah | |
| Razi Allah anho | (RA) May Allah be pleased with him. Used for a male companion of the Prophet or a revered person who has passed away | |
| Razi Alah anha | (RA) used for a female companion of the Prophet or revered lady who has passed away | |
| Rukhstana | A reception given at the time of setting out of a girl as bride | |
| Rupee | Unit of currency used in Pakistan & India, CDN$1 = Rs. 38 | |
| SAS | Salla Allaho alaihay wa sallam -Peace & blessings of Allah be on him, used for Holy Prophet of Islam, Sayyedna Muhammad, SAS | |
| Sadaqa | charity | |
| Sahib | Mr. or Esquire, implying respect | |
| Sahabi | Companion of a Prophet, a person who has taken the oath of allegiance at the hand of a Prophet | |
| Salat | Islamic prayer service performed alone or in congregation | |
| Sadr Anjuman | The Central Ahmadiyya Directorate that regulates the administrative affairs of the Community | |
| Shaheed | martyr, a person who has laid his life in the cause of God | |
| Shariah | Religious law | |
| Sultan al-Qalam | Master of the Pen, a title conferred on the Promised Messiah by Allah the Most High. | |
| Tasbeeh | glorifying Allah by repeatedly reciting Suban Allah - Holy is Allah | |
| Tamheed | thanking Allah by reciting Alhamdo li-Allah - Praise the Lord. | |
| Tehrike Jadid | An organization that looks after the Ahmadiyya missions established in various countries of the globe. Started in 1934 | |
| Tauheed | Islamic belief in the unity of Allah the Exalted | |
| Umra | The lesser pilgrimage to the house of God in Mecca | |
| Ummah | Religious community, followers of Prophet Muhammad (SAS) | |
| Waqfe Jadid | An organization that looks after the spiritual upbringing of the members living in the rural communities | |
| Waqfey Nau | A child dedicated to the cause of God before his birth | |
| Waqfey Zindagi | A person who has devoted his life to the cause of God Almighty | |
| Zakat | Charity enjoined upon Muslims, one of the five pillars of Islam | |
| Zikre Ilahi | Remembrance of Allah |