Glossary
There are 28 names in this directory beginning with the letter W.
Wakil Ta‘mil-o-Tanfidh
Department responsible to supervise implementation of plans and programmes approved by the Khalifa and assigned to different departments of Tahrik-i-Jadid.
Walima
Reception given by the husband after the marriage has been solemnised. The last part of a marriage.
Waqfe Ardi/Arzi
A temporary dedication to serve Islam, at least 15 days. A person pays for his own expenses and teaches Qur’an etc.
Waqfe Jadid
An organisation that looks after the spiritual upbringing of members living in rural communities. It was for India but now has been expanded to include Africa and Russia.
Waqfe Nau
New Dedication. A scheme started by the 4th Khalifa (r.h.) in 1987 to encourage members to dedicate their children to the cause of Allah before birth.
Waqfe Zindagi/Waqfeen-e-Zindagi (pl)
Life dedication. A person who has devoted his life to the cause of Allah.
Wasiyyat
Will. A person who makes a will and pledges to pay from 1/3rd to 1/10th of their monthly income and either 1/3rd to 1/10th of their property is left to the Jama’at at the time of their death. They also have to life an exemplary life.