Qur'anic Terms for Thinking

In the name of Allah The Beneficent The Merciful

1. Nazar - to consider
2. Tabassur - insight
3. Tadabbur - pondering
4. Tafaqquh - to fully understand, to grasp, to comprehend
5. Tadhakkur - to bear in mind, to take to heart, to remember, to receive admonition
6. I'tibar - to learn, derive or take lesson from the history of other nations and the experiences of others and not to repeat their faults
7. Ta'aqqul - to use one's mind the right way
8. Tawassum - to contemplate or reflect

Barriers that Hinder Tafakkur, Creativity

1. Ignorance and not being aware of the truth
2. Turning away from the truth
3. Traditionalism and blind imitation
4. Lust and desires
5. Arrogance
6. Hypocrite 
7. Realiance on conjectures
8. Conscious rejection of the truth after being convinced about it
9. Giving the live to the message of God
10. The role of satan in influencing human perception

Conditions for Islamic Creative Method

1. Aims are determined by Islamic law
2. Creativity should not contradict Islamic law
3. Creativity should lead to more knowledge about The Creator
4. Creativity that can lead to scientific advancement for social progress
5. Creativity that can strengthen the Ummah
6. Creativity that can enhance the clarity of Islamic message and causes it to spread world wide

Characteristics of Islamic Concept of Creativity

1. multi-dimensional; incorporating physical, mental, spiritual, and theological components
2. related to the role of vicegerency; therefore, must consider responsibility, accountability, taqwa, humility, and gratitude
3. practical and reflect the spiritual dimension of human
4. consider the interest and needs of the community

Taken from Creative Thinking by Jamal Badi and Mustapha Tajdin.