The Hadith on Consistency

The preference for consistent actions, even if small, is not a mystery. This is because significant and lasting results can only be achieved when an action is sustained over a long period. Results and sustained effort are closely linked. Since only result-oriented actions are valued by God, temporary and unproductive disturbances are not favoured by Him. This is why God values actions that embody consistency. The educational movement of the scholars was a positive and non-violent movement, and it developed the quality of consistency. Due to this characteristic, it became a movement beloved to God and, as a result, brought about numerous benefits. The distinctive feature of the work carried out by scholars through the Madrasa Movement lies in its end uring and self-sustaining nature. Once initiated, it continued without interruption. As a result, the movement has remained active in the Indian subcontinent for nearly a century and a half, steadily expanding over time. During this period, the movement has not only flourished within the subcontinent but has also reached beyond its borders, as individuals trained under this system have established numerous madrasas—both large and small—around the world. There has been an increase not only in their number, but also in terms of their nature and development. For example, alongside boys’ madrasas, large madrasas for girls have also been established. Madrasas have been modernized, with the addition of computers and other new facilities. Various academic departments have also been added,