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GLOSSARY OF TERMS Maarifah: Maarifah means the realization or understanding of reality through contemplation and reflection. Maarifah denotes insight to go beyond external knowledge to see inner realities. If a person possesses knowledge (in the sense of information) but does not possess the insight of Maarifah, he will not understand the difference between one thing and another. Madu: A madu is one who is invited towards God and the truth. Other communities have the status of madu for the Muslims, to whom Muslims are duty-bound to communicate the message of God. Taqwa: Taqwa means God-consciousness, leading a life of caution and restraint in this world. To properly understand religion, one must inculcate Godconsciousness in oneself. Tatfeef: According to the Quran (83:1-6), Tatfeef refers to an unfair way of thinking. Every human being wants to have his dues paid in full. It is only fair that he should also give others their full dues. This is a balanced way of thinking which will lead to progress. A balanced way of thinking or right thinking is man’s most significant action. Through right thinking, one understands the difference between one thing and another; one discovers solutions to difficulties; one discerns hidden realities; one learns how to convert minus points into plus points. It is our level of thinking that determines our success or failure. Success is the result of right thinking. Think right, do right, and succeed, both in this world and the Hereafter.