HUDAA
Comparison with Synonyms and Contradistinctions
Ihtadaa: Move on the straight path, (The word `move’ shows that it is a dynamic concept . It does not support mental or physical `inertia’ or static and stagnant condition of mind or body):
Rashada: After adopting the right path, inculcating good habits/ conduct:
Sanna: Manner, conduct [However, Sunnah is used only for the Deeds and Traditions of the Prophet (Peace be upon him )]
Shara': Code of Conduct set by Allah through the Prophet (Peace be upon him):
Ibtada': Something included in the Shara ', which is actually not its part:
Araa: Just to show:
Bassara: To show that one recognizes :
Tabarruja: Display decoration :
Nasaha: An advice for one's good:
Zakkara: Such a mention/advice which reminds of Allah:
Wa-aza: Encouraging and tempting with advice:
Wassaa: Forewarn advising:
IBRAH: Learn by understanding an event or happening: ( Mutaraadifaatul Quran, Abdur-Rahmaan Kailani).

"'Hidayat' is used in the sense of `issue of an order and grant of adequate strength.”
"'Ihdinaa' has much wider significance than `showing us the way’. What the supplicant is asking for is not merely that the way be pointed out or verbally indicated to him, but that he may, by the Divine Grace, be actually led on to his goal,- the Guide, as if accompanying the guided, leading him on and on.” (Page 4, Vol-I, Tafsir Majidi)