Threads of Gold

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Aasmaan: Sky

Abu: Father

Aks: Reflection

Ami: Mother

Azan: The Islamic call to prayer, delivered by recitation

Badshah: King

Baghi: Rebellious

Banarsi: Material that is finely woven silk with engraved designs that contrast in colour. The fabric style originated from its use in saris

Bazaar: A traditional South, West, and Central Asian marketplace.

Begum: A title for an esteemed high ranking woman

Beshak: Without doubt

Burka: A loose garment worn by Muslim women that covers the entire body and face, often with a mesh screen around the eyes in order to not restrict their vision. Some styles don't include the mesh screen which is when a niqab is required separately

Chandi: Silver

Darjah: Rank

Deedar: Sight, beholding a view

Doli: A palanquin that is used to carry a bride

Dua: Supplication

Dulhan: Bride

Dunya: World

Dupatta: A scarf-like length of fabric worn by women in South Asia around the head, shoulders, and neck. It has connotations that imply a sense of modesty and decorum

Fajr: One of the five mandatory Islamic prayers, offered at dawn

Ghulaam: Slave

Ghussa: Anger

Gulaab: Rose

Gulzaan: The capital of Sherqul, where Zartasha's mehal is located (fictional)

Gulzaani: Relating to the city of Gulzaan or its people

Gustakhi: Bold or blatant disrespect and rudeness

Haal: Condition

Handi: A deep, wide-mouthed vessel used to cook/serve food in South Asia

Hukmarani: Governance

Hukum: Title for one who commands and holds absolute power

Husn: Beauty

Imam: Title given to respectable individuals who lead Islamic prayers and help guide Muslims in matters of religion

Insani: Humanly

Isha: One of the five mandatory Islamic prayers, offered at night when the sky is shrouded in complete darkness

Ishq: Love

Jaan: Life force, often used as an endearment for a loved one

Jamaat: An assembly or group, typically of those participating in prayer arrangements

Jamni: Purple