repentance

Turning, return to God, complete turning around

Not merely emotion but action; to turn back toward covenant

Change of mind, turning around, transformation of thought

Meta (after) + nous (mind); radical transformation of perspective

Turning back to God, repentance, seeking forgiveness

One of Islam's fundamental concepts; path to divine forgiveness

Atonement, penance, purification of sin

Ritual or moral action to purify from negative karma