Glossary
There are 27 names in this directory beginning with the letter H.
Hadi/HadySacrificial offering during the pilgrimage.
Hadiqatul MahdiLand where the Jalsa Salana UK is held.
HadithSaying of the Holy Prophet may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him
Hadith-i-QudsiA saying of the Holy Prophet which was direct from Allah i.e. Allah said….
HafizA person who has memorised the entire text of the Holy Qur’an.
HajiA person who has performed the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.
Hajj IfradHajj without Umra.
Hajj QiranHajj with Umra together with the same Ihram.
Hajj TamattuHajj and Umra together but with separate Ihrams.
Hajj-i-BadlA Hajj performed by someone else on behalf of a person who cannot perform Hajj, but wishes to.
Hajjatul Wida The last pilgrimage of the Holy Prophet may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him
Hajri AswadThe black stone embedded on one corner of the Holy Ka’aba. They use it to count how many times they have gone round.
HakeemA philosopher or a practitioner in natural medicine. The first Khalifa - Hazrat Hakeem Nuruddin, was a Hakeem.
HalqaAn area. Khuddam name for an allocated group of Khuddam.
Haq al-YaqeenQur’anic term – Certainty of truth – 3rd stage of understanding
Haq MehrThe money a husband either gives or promises to give to his wife. The amount is announced at the time of Nikah.
HaramQur’anic term - Unlawful in Islam.
Hazrat/HadhratA courtesy title for respect, used for a revered and righteous person. Holiness.
Hidayah/HudaQur’anic term – Guidance/Divine Guidance.
Hijaab/HejabArabic name - Female covering of forehead to chin.
HijratThe migration of the Holy Prophet may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him from Mecca.
Hilful FudhulAn association which was formed at Mecca which the Holy Prophet may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him belonged to. It’s aim was to help the needy and oppressed.
Holy Ka’abaThe House of Allah. The first house of worship.
Humanity FirstThe Jama’at’s charity which serves all mankind, irrespective of race, nationality or religion.
Huzoor/HudhoorA courtesy title for respect, used when addressing the Khalifa.