Glossary
There are 63 names in this directory beginning with the letter M.
Majlis Karpardaz
The Executive Committee responsible for the Administration of the Graveyard or Cemetery Affairs for Moosis.
Malfoozat
Sayings of the Promised Messiah may peace be upon him which have been compiled and published.
Markaz
International Headquarters of the Ahmadiyya Jama’at in Rabwah, Pakistan which works under the guidance and instructions of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih.
Marwah
One of the hillocks near the Holy Ka’aba which Hagar may Allah be pleased with him ran between in search of water/life. A person doing the pilgrimage is required to go seven times between Safa and Marwah.
Maryam Shadi Fund
4th Khalifa (r.h.) started this fund to help deserving parents in marrying off their daughters.
Mash‘ar al-Haram
A small hill in Muzdalifah which is between Mecca and ‘Arafat. Pilgrims stop for the night after their return from ‘Arafat during Hajj.
Medina/Madinah
The place where the Holy Prophet may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him migrated to.
Mi‘raj
Qur’anic term – Mi‘raj – Spiritual Ascension of Holy Prophet. Different to the Isra - Spiritual night journey of Holy Prophet may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.
Mihrab
The niche which is at the front of the inside of a Mosque where the Imam stands facing towards Mecca.
Minaratul Masih
A minaret whose foundation was laid down by the Promised Messiah in Qadian to literally fulfil the prophecy of the Holy Prophet may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him that the Promised Messiah will come to a white minaret, East of Damascus.
Minaret
The tall tower on a Mosque. In the early days the Mu‘athin would go up it to call the Adhan for prayer.
Moosi/Musi
A person who has bequeathed 1/10th or 1/3rd of his property to the Community and abides by all the conditions laid down in the booklet ‘The Will’.
MTA International
Muslim Television Ahmadiyya International. The Jama’at’s own T.V. station on Sky 787
Mubahillah
A prayer dual to ascertain the truthfulness of one party over the other. Both parties pray to God that whoever is in the wrong should be ruined in the lifetime of the other.
Mufti
A Jurist. An official who pronounces verdicts on issues of Islamic law. An expounder of Shariah (Islamic Law).
Muhajirun
The Muslims who migrated from Mecca to Medina during the lifetime of the Holy Prophet may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.
Mujahidin
One who strive in the way of Allah. People who make financial sacrifices towards Chanda Tahrik-i-Jadid.
