Islamic Education

they might have believed, would they have the chance to establish their preferred educational system in the country. Had the scholars adopted this mindset, the movement would have started and ended within a few years, yielding no positive results for the Muslim community—just as many violent movements have failed to produce any meaningful benefits. However, God granted the scholars the insight to understand the difference between these two approaches. They abandoned the futile task of destroying others and devoted all their energy to the constructive field of building their own system. The result was so successful that this movement became a practical example of the principle outlined in the Hadith mentioned earlier. The Hadith on Consistency Aisha bint Abu Bakr (may God be pleased with her) narrated that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was asked, “Which deeds are most beloved to Allah?” He replied, “The most consistent of them, even if they are small.” He further said, “Commit yourselves only to what you are capable of.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith No. 6465) This Hadith is often applied to acts of remembrance (adhkar) and worship. However, the truth is that the Prophet (peace be upon him) in this statement outlined a general principle of life. While it certainly applies to remembrance and worship, it is equally relevant to other aspects of life.