Glossary Alim: Higher Secondary Baul: Baul Mystic song artist Dakhil: Dakhil A degree given by the Madrassa Board Equivalent to Secondary School Certificate Deoband: A term used for a revivalist movement in Sunni Islam (Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah). It is centered primarily in India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh and has recently spread to the United Kingdom and has a presence in South Africa. The name derives from Deoband, India, where the school Darul Uloom Deoband is situated. The movement was inspired by the spirit of scholar Shah Waliullah (1703–1762). Fazil: Graduation Fiqh: Islamic jurisprudence Gurukul: A type of school in India, residential in nature, with pupils (shishya) living near the guru, often within the same house. Prior to British rule, they served as South Asia's primary educational institution Hadith: The sayings and practices of Prophet Muhammad (PbuH) HSC: Higher Secondary School Certificate. A public examination in Bangladesh after passing 12th grade Ibtedayi: Ibtedayi Primary/ Beginners Kamil: Kamil Post Graduate Khanka: a building designed specifically for gatherings of a Sufi brotherhood Maktab: Maktab Muslim Elementary School Madrasa: Madrasa Educational institution. In Bangladesh it denotes institutions where Islamic education is imparted. Qawmi: Qawmi an adjective describing one of the two major madrassa educational categories in Bangladesh. The Qawmi madrasahs are not regulated by the Bangladesh Madrassa Education Board. Sher: Sher Urdu/Persian poetry SSC: SSC Secondary School Certificate. A public examination in Bangladesh after passing 10th grade Tafsir: Tafsir Exegesis of the Quran Unitrack: Unitrack A system where every stream shall study every subject in a limited manner Usul: Usul Fundamental principles Upazilla: Upazilla Town Page | 7