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What is the difference between commendation (tazkiyah) and praise (madḥ)?

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The meanings of tazkiyah (self-praise/purification) and madh (praise) are similar. Tazkiyah is praising the self, describing it, and commending it. Madh is good praise. There is hardly any difference between them. If there is a difference, tazkiyah is more specific in negating imperfection than madh.

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