GLOSSARY

Since, it’s an Islamic novel, originated in Pakistan; a few words maybe used from the Arabic and Urdu languages.

Most of them will be explained alongside the chapters, but a few common terms maybe explained beforehand.

* ALLAH= Creator/ God (in case of pronouns, will be used as HIM)

* ALLAH HAFIZ= May Allah SWT protect you. (Greeting on departing)

* ALHUMDULILLAH= Praise/ Thanks be to Allah SWT.

* ASSALAMUALAIKUM WA REHMATULLAHI WA BARAKATUHU= May the peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be with you. (Greeting on meeting)

* ASTAGHFIRULLAH= I seek forgiveness from Allah SWT.

* BAJI= Urdu term for elder sister. May also be used instead of Maam, by a servant.

* BHAI/ BHAIYA= Urdu term for elder brother. May be used instead of Sir, by a servant.

* BHAABI= Sister-in-law.

* INSHAALLAH= If Allah SWT wills.

* SAHAB= Sir.

* SUBHANALLAH= Glory be to Allah SWT.

*WALAIKUMUSALAM= Peace be upon you.