a.s.Alaihis-Salam – ‘Peace be upon him’
A prayer which you recite when you address a Prophet
a.t.b.aAyyaduhullah ta‘ala binasrihil-‘Aziz – ‘May Allah support him with His mighty hand’
A prayer which you recite when you address the present Khalifa
AbayyaArabic term - a female long coat.
Abi/AbuArabic term – My father/Father of
ADAnno Domimi. Denotes the Christian Era
Add. Sec. Waqfe Jadid Nau Muba’ieenSecretary to encourage new Ahmadis to participate in Waqfe Jadid Scheme.
Adhan/Athan/AzanThe Islamic call to Prayer.
Adl Qur’anic term – Justice.Qur’anic term – Justice.
AHAfter Hijrah. Denotes the Islamic Era.
AhadithPlural of Hadith (Sayings of the Holy Prophet may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him ).
AhmadiA Muslim follower of Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad may peace be upon him
AhmadiyyaA sect in Islam who believes that Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad may peace be upon him was the Promised Messiah and Imam Mahdi
Ahmadiyya Bulletin/Akhbar AhmadiyyaMagazine of Jama’at UK in English – Ahmadiyya Bulletin and in Urdu Akhbar Ahmadiyya.
AhrarAn Anti-Ahmadiyya Movement started in 1930’s.
Ain al-YaqeenQur’anic term – Certainty of sight – 2nd stage of understanding
Aitmaad KhuddamGeneral Secretary department.
Al-AkhirahQur’anic term - The Hereafter.
Al-AminThe trustworthy. Title given to the Holy Prophet may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.
Al-FazlDaily Urdu newspaper of Jama’at.
Al-GhaibQur’anic term - The Unseen, i.e. Allah, Angels, the Last Day etc.
Alhamdulillah‘All praise is due to Allah’ a glorification to God. When something good has happened.
AllahThe name of the One God.
Alm-e-InamiFlag of honour. Awarded to best Khuddam region/Qiadat.
AmalQur’anic term - Practice/work
AmanatEntrusted thing; Deposit.
Ameer al-Momineen/Ameerul MumineenLeader of the faithful, title used for a Khalifa.
Amin/Amen/Ameen‘So be it’. Recited after a prayer.
Amir or AmeerThe Administration Head of the Jama’at in a country or a province or Muslim community.
Amirat/AmaratOffice of a Commander or a Chief.
AmoomiKhuddam Security Secretary.
Amoor-e-Tuluba/Umoor-e-TulaubaKhuddam Student Affair’s Secretary.
An-Nar/Al-NarQur’anic term - The fire. Hell.
An-Nas/Al-NasQur’anic term - Mankind, Men.
AnbiyaQur’anic term - for Prophets.
AnjumanAn Association or a body
AnsarThe Helpers. The Muslims at Medina, who helped the Holy Prophet may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. Also refers to the male over 40’s who belong to Majlis Ansarullah.
Aqiqa/AqeeqaA feast usually arranged after the birth of a baby.
As-SiddiqThe truthful. Title given to the Holy Prophet.
Assalamo Alaikum‘Peace be upon you’. A greeting when meeting someone.
Astaghfirullah‘Seeking forgiveness from Allah’.
At-TashahudSet prayer recited at the second sitting position
Atfal-ul AhmadiyyaBoys from the age of 7-15 years old.
Atta’awwuzSet of words for seeking the protection of Allah against Satan.
AuditorAuditor for the finances.
AyahQur’anic term - A verse of the Holy Qur’an.
Ayat Qur’anic term - Verses from the Holy Qur’an.