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GLOSSARY OF TERMS Aql: Aql means the intellect or the thinking process, which is the most prominent aspect of human existence. If one keeps one’s intellect alive, one can manage all the affairs of one’s life. Hadiht: Hadith is also referred to as Tradition; the word hadith means communication or narration. In the Islamic context, it has come to denote the record of what the Prophet said, did, or tacitly approved. According to some scholars, the word hadith also covers reports about the sayings and deeds of the Companions of the Prophet. The Quran provides the basic teachings of Islam, while their detailed applications can be found in the hadith. Dawah: Dawah means calling people to God to explain His creation plan, so one may become an inhabitant of paradise in the hereafter. Dayee: A dayee is an individual who invites people to God and shares God’s creation plan for man with them in such a way that it successfully addresses people’s minds at every age. Ilm: Ilm means understanding. Possessing knowledge or information about religion is not enough. One must have a proper understanding of religion. This is the essence of ilm.