Islam is the religion of peace and this is
one of the fundamental teachings of Islam. Islamic education is an integral
part of the peace and prosperity. Islamic
education promotes peace, tolerance and understanding. It creates an
environment in which people of different faiths can live together peacefully as
Islam is the religion of peace and compassion.
In this article, seven Ahadith are explained
which educates about the principles and fundamentals of living a happy,
peaceful, and prosperous life here and hereafter.
مَنْ غَشَّنَا فَلَيْسَ مِنَّا
(Man Gash-a-flais a Minna)
Translation in English: [One who cheats is not among us.]
Inference:
Islam teaches honesty, fair play, mutual
trust and truthfulness. Cheating, lying and deceiving all negate the teachings
of Islam. The Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) is not willing to accept a cheater in the
fold of Islam. The Quran mention the ill fate of earlier communities that were
dishonest in their dealings. Similarly, Islam forbids any kind of adulteration
in eatables or even hiding the defects of articles for sale. The Quran instruct
us:
So establish weight with justice, and do not fall short in the balance. (Sura Rehman; 55:9)
ارحموا من في الارض يرحمكم من في السماء
Irham man fil Arz I Yahamk a Fil-Samaai
Translation in English: [Be compassionate to those on earth and he who is in heaven will be compassionate to you.]
Inference:
Islam not only teaches a set of worship
rituals, it also defines one’s social obligations. The believer manifests his
faith worshipping Allah, and behaving kindly with his fellow man. THE Prophet
Muhammad (P.B.U.H) said, ”Allah doesn’t show mercy to the one who doesn’t show
mercy to His creation”.
He himself is known as Rehmatul lil `Alameen (mercy
to the worlds) and even prohibited the ill treatment of animals.
مَنْ صَلَّی عَلِیَّ مَرَّۃً فَتَحَ اللّہُ لَہُ بَابًا مِّن الْعَافِیَۃِ۔
Man sall a Alayya Maratan Fatahallah o Lahu Baban Minal aafiya
Translation in English: [For whoever asks blessings on me once God will open a door of safety.]
Inference:
Love, respect and obedience to the Holly
Prophet (P.B.U.H) are likened to the same for Allah repeatedly in The Quran
says,
Allah and his angels send blessings on the Holly Prophet : O ye that believe! Send blessings on him, and salute him with all respect (Sura Ahzab; 33:56)
The believers express their love for him not
only in action but also by repeatedly invoking Durood on him.
قُلْ آمَنْتُ باللهِ ثُمَّ استَقِمْ
Qul Aamant o billah Summ as taqim
Translation in English: [ Say : “I believe in God”, then act uprightly.]
Inference:
Declaring by uttering; ‘There no God but
Allah, marks the beginning of the obedience of Allah’s commandments and
signifies that a believer’s actions must now also be in accordance with his
profession. The goal of fundamental beliefs is to submit to God’s will by remaining
steadfast and follow the prescribed laws. The Quran says:
Verily those who say, “our Lord is Allah’ and then remain firm (upright) on them shall have no fear, nor shall they grieve. (Sura Ahqa; 46:13)
الطَّهُورُ شَطْرُ الْإِيمَانِ
Al Tahoor Shatr ul Eman
Translation in English: [purity is half of faith.]
Inference:
Purity and cleanliness, both of body and soul
are essential components of a Muslim’s personality. The Quran says,
Those will prosper who purify themselves. (Sura Al-Ala; 87:14)
Islam enjoins cleanliness of one’s body, by
encouraging Wudu at all times, and also asks the believers to shun evil
thoughts, as they will eventually lead to evil acts. A Muslim is also required
to keep his surroundings neat and clean.
لَا یُؤْمِنُ اَحَدُکُمْ حَتّٰی یُحِبَّ لِاَخِیْہِ مَا یُحِبَّ لِنَفْسِہٖ
La yumin o Ahadukum Hatta Yuhibb a Liakheeh I ma Yuhibb u li Nafsihi
Translation in English: [Not one of you believes until he desires for his brother what he desires for himself.]
Inference:
All the Muslims are but a single brotherhood.
Each is a source of comfort and benefit for the others, and a brother can never
desire evil for his brother. An exemplary manifestation of this was by
Muhajireen and the Ansar who gave away an equal half of all their belongings to
their brothers in faith.
The Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) said,
He is not a true believer who eats to his fill, but his neighbor sleeps hungry
Thus true believer will never try to be
selfish, and will generously office his best choice to other believers.
من خَرج في طلب العلم فهو في سَبِيلِ الله حتى يرجع
Man Kharaj Fi Talbil Ilm Fahuwa Fi Sabilillah Hatta Yarji’
Translation in English: [One who goes out in pursuit of knowledge is on path of God until he returns.]
Inference:
The believers must acquire all forms of
knowledge in order to prosper in this world and the Hereafter. Holy Prophet
(P.B.U.H) has likened the seeker of
knowledge to the Mujahid (warrior in the path of Allah). The Muslims are
instructed to help in all ways possible those who are students. It is only
through knowledge that one can truly attain true faith. Countless Quranic verses
and Ahadith greatly stress on the need of acquiring knowledge.
That is why even the greatest Muslim scholars
prefer to call themselves “Students”.
