Jesus In India — Page 189
GLOSSARY 179 becomes like a drop of crystal clear water. At this stage, in the sight of Allah, he is the pure soul that has emerged after the carnal self has melted away, and has, in complete obedience to his Lord, acquired a resemblance with the angels. It is at this stage that he deserves to be called Rūbullāh or Kalimatullah. (The Heavenly Sign, p. 19, pub- lished by Islam International Pub- lications Ltd, 2005) Shariah Religious law of Islam. The term is also used in the general sense of any revealed law. Shirk Associating partners with Allah. Sūrah A chapter of the Holy Quran. Tauhid The Oneness of God-the fundamental Islamic belief that there is none worthy of worship except Allah. Vedas The most ancient Hindu scriptures, written in Sanskrit and containing hymns, philosophy, and guidance on ritual for the priests of the Vedic religion. There are four Vedas-Rigveda, Samaveda, Ya- jurveda, and Atharvaveda.