s.a.wSallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam – may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. Used for the Holy Prophet Muhammad may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him
Sa’iRunning and walking between the two hillocks Marwa and Safa during pilgrimage.
SabrQur’anic term – Steadfastness, patience.
Sadaqa/SadaqahMoney given for charity to win the blessings of Allah.
Sadr AnjumanThe Central Offices of Ahmadiyya that regulates the administrative affairs of the community.
Sadr Lajna ImaillahPresident for the Ladies.
Sadr Majlis Ansarullah President for the over 40’s men.
Sadr Majlis Khuddamul AhmadiyyaPresident for the Youth.
Safa One of the hillocks near the Holy Ka’aba which Hagar ran between in search of water/life. A person doing the pilgrimage is required to go seven times between Safa and Marwah.
Safi AwwalMembers of the Ansarullah whose age is above 55 years old.
Safi DoemMembers of the Ansarullah whose age is from 40-55 years old.
SahabiCompanions of a Prophet. Must have met the Prophet whilst over the age of 8 years old.
Sahib/SahibaMr./Mrs. used for respect
SahibzadaSon of a respected person.
SahibzadiDaughter of a respected person.
Saiq/SaiqeenKhadim in charge of a group of Khuddam to encourage them.
Sajdah TilawatProstration when ‘Sajdah’ is indicated in the Holy Qur’an when either listening or reciting the Holy Qur’an.
Sajdah/SajoodThe position of Prostration in Prayer/More than two doing sadjah.
Sajdah/Sajood SahvProstration of condonement performed when a mistake has been committed during the Prayer which may affect its validity. Two prostrations are made either before or after the salams.
SalatIslamic prayer service performed alone or in congregation.
Salat ul DhohaVoluntary Prayer offered during the latter part of the morning.
Salat ul HajaatPrayer offered when one is in need of help or in difficulty.
Salat ul IshraqVoluntary Prayer offered soon after the sun has risen.
Salat ul KhaufSalat during danger. The prayer can be shortened if one is facing life-threatening danger.
Salat ul TasbihVoluntary Prayer of four raka’ats where you recite praises of Allah.
SanadA continuous line of narrators of the Hadith.
Sara Guest HouseGuest House
SaumIslamic name for fasting.
Secretary Isha’atSecretary for Publications.
Secretary JaidadSecretary for Properties.
Secretary MalSecretary for Finances.
Secretary Rishta NaataSecretary for matters related to marriages.
Secretary Sami BasriSecretary for Audio and Visual.
Secretary San’at-o-TijaratSecretary for Trade and Industry.
Secretary TablighSecretary for Preaching.
Secretary Tahrik-i-JadidSecretary for Tahrik-i-Jadid fund.
Secretary TalimSecretary for Education.
Secretary Talimul Qur’anSecretary for correct recitation of Holy Qur’an
Secretary TarbiyyatSecretary for Religious training.
Secretary Umar KharijiyyaSecretary for External Affairs.
Secretary Umur-e-AmmaSecretary for Internal Affairs.
Secretary Waqfe ArdiSecretary for temporary dedication.
Secretary Waqfe JadidSecretary for Waqfe Jadid Fund.
Secretary Waqfe NauSecretary for looking after the Waqfeen Nau.
Secretary WasiyyaSecretary for looking after the Moosis.
Secretary ZiafatSecretary for Hospitality.
Secretary Zira’atSecretary for Agriculture.
Seerat/SiratLife and character i.e. Seeratun Nabi = life of Muhammad.
Sehat-e-JismaniKhuddam sports and fitness Secretary.
SehriName of the meal to begin a fast.
Sha’airullahQur’anic term - Signs of Allah Ch.22:33. Anything held to be sacred in Islam i.e. Safa, Marwah, sacrificial animal etc.
Shaheed Martyr, a person who has laid down his life in the cause of Allah.
Shaitan/SatanQur’anic term - Anything evil.
Shaitans/ShayatinQur’anic term - Ringleaders
Shi’iteParty. The party/sect that broke away from the Sunnis.
ShirkQur’anic term - Associating partners with Allah.
SilsilahJama’at; Community.
SiparaA part of the Holy Qur’an. There are 30 parts of the Holy Qur’an
Subhanallah‘Holy is Allah’ a glorification to God. Said if Imam makes a mistake or you see a wonderful creation of God etc.
SuhufScrolls of Hazrat Ibrahim (as.).
Sultan ul-QalamMaster of the Pen, a title which was conferred on the Promised Messiah (as.) by Allah. Khuddam group for writing articles etc.
Sunnah/SunnatPractice of the Holy Prophet may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. One of the types or categories of Prayer which was the practice of the Holy Prophet may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him and goes side by side with the Farz Prayers.
SunnisThe followers of the practice of the Holy Prophet may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. Orthodox Muslims.
Sura/SurahChapter of the Holy Qur’an.
SutraAn object which is placed in front of a worshipper whilst he is praying to inform people to go around it so as not to disturb his prayers.
