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[46] Plain commandments of Islam are called ‘farz’, and its prohibitions are termed ‘harâm’. Both terms have been used as an adjective and as a noun. When an Islamic commandment has to be performed by every individual Muslim, it is called ‘farz-i-’ayn’, and when it is a commandment that has to be performed by any one of a certain group of Muslims, it is termed ‘farz-i-kifâya’.

[47] Imâm Ahmad Rabbânî passed away in Serhend, India, in 1034 [1624 A.D.].

[48] Endless Bliss, fascicles one through six.

[49] Awliya is the plural form of Walî, which means a person whom Allâhu ta’âlâ loves.

[50] To make tawba means to repent for one’s sin(s), to beg Allâhu ta’âlâ

for forgiveness, and to promise Him not to sin again.

[51] Detailed information on the term ‘nâ-mahram’, an antonym for ‘mahram’, is available in the fourth fascicle of Endless Bliss.

[52] Please see the first chapter of the sixth fascicle of Endless Bliss concerning what is meant by ‘doubtful’.

[53] Please see the fourth chapter of the fourth fascicle of Endless Bliss.

[54] Please see the twentieth chapter of the fourth fascicle of Endless Bliss for ‘namâz in jamâ’at’.

[55] A Believer who saw or talked with the Messenger of Allah at least once (as the Prophet was alive) is called a Sahabî. When we say the Sahâba or the Ashâb-i-kirâm, we mean all the Sahabîs. If a Believer did not see the Prophet but saw at least one Sahabî, he is called a Tâbî’ (pl. Tâbi’în). The Taba-i-tâbi’în are the Believers each of whom saw at least one of the Tâbi’în.

[56] Only for the grace of Allah.

[57] Jihâd that is the greatest.

[58] Zuhd means to avoid too much of worldly pleasures for fear of inadvertently doing something doubtful. Zâhid means person who practises zuhd.

[59] Please see the eighth chapter of the fourth fascicle of Endless Bliss for ‘nâ-mahram’.

[60] Please see the last four paragraphs of the ninth chapter of the sixth fascicle of Endless Bliss.