Glossary

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There are 16 names in this directory beginning with the letter R.
r.a./RaziAllah anho/ha
‘May Allah be pleased with him/her’. Used for a companion of a Prophet.
r.h.
‘Rahmatullah Alaihi’ - May Mercy be upon him. Used for a person who was not a companion of a Prophet.
Rabwah
A town in Pakistan where the Central Administration Offices of the community are located. The name is also mentioned in the Holy Qur’an, which led to the Pakistan Government changing the name to Chenab Nagar in 1998.
Raka’at
One complete unit within a Prayer, consisting of a number of different postures of the body with corresponding prescribed prayers, words of glorification and of praise of God.
Ramadhan
The Islamic month for fasting.
Rami
Throwing pebbles at the three stone pillars during pilgrimage.
Rasool
Qur’anic term - Prophet
Rasoolullah
Prophet of Allah
Regional Amir
Regional President in charge of Administration for Region
Regional Qaid/Qaideen
Regional Youth leader(s).
Risala
Magazine.
Rishta Na’ata
Matrimonial Affairs.
Rizq
Qur’anic term - Anything bestowed by God on man, whether material or otherwise.
Ruhani Khazain/Roohani Khazain
Spiritual Treasures. Collection of books of the Promised Messiah (as).
Rukhstana
The reception given at the time that the bride leaves home to go with her husband. The second part of an Islam marriage.
Ruku
The bowing position of Prayer.