Glossary
K
There are 28 names in this directory beginning with the letter K.
Ka’abaThe first house for the worship of God, situated at Mecca.
Kafalat-i-YatamaTaking care of orphans.
Kafir/KafireenQur’anic term – Disbeliever/(s).
KaftanArabic name - Men’s long robe.
Kalima ShahadahDeclaration of Islamic faith i.e. ‘to bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, the One without partner. And to bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and messenger.’
Kalima TayyibahWord or sentence. The declaration of the Islamic faith i.e. ‘there is none worthy of worship except Allah and Muhammad is his messenger.’
KhadimServant. A member of the youth organisation of the Jama’at.
KhaimaArabic name - Ladies covering from head to knee.
Khalifa/CaliphThe Spiritual Head of the Muslim World
Khalifatul MasihThe successor of the Messiah.
Khalifatul Masihil Awwal1st Khalifa.
Khalifatul Masihil Khamis5th Khalifa
Khalifatul Masihir Rabi’4th Khalifa
Khalifatul Masihith Thalith3rd Khalifa
Khalifatul Masihith Thani2nd Khalifa
Khataman NabiyeenSeal or Best of Prophets. Title bestowed by Allah on the Holy Prophet may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him
KhawarijiA sect in Islam who separated from Hazrat Ali and killed him.
Khidmat-e-KhalqService for the world. Looks after security at Jalsa etc.
KhilafatSuccession of Spiritual Heads of the Muslim World.
Khilafat-i-Rashida/Khulafa-ar-RashideenSuccession of Spiritual Heads of the Muslim World.
KhuddamServants. Members of the youth organisation of the Jama’at.
Khuddamul AhmadiyyaThe Organisation of Ahmadis between the ages of 15 to 40 years.
KhulafaPlural for Khalifahs
Khulafa-e-AhmadiyyaAhmadiyya Khalifahs
Khusoof/KasoofEclipse of the Moon/sun. A special prayer is offered.
Khutba ThaniaThe second sermon of the Friday Prayer recited in Arabic.
KutubQur’anic term - Arabic name for books, i.e. Books of Allah.