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elations are like..." to the end of the hadith. There are other proverbs in hadith, to say
nothing of the proverbs which are set forth for the believers in the Qur'an.
(2) Education by Habit
The meaning of this is habituating individuals to the behavior you want to train them to
have, even if they do not completely perceive it in the beginning, just as the sharia advocates
habituating children to prayer and worship. This method is not limited to children. The
leader and educator can practice it with adults as well. Even some of the forefathers
educated themselves by this means.
(3) Education by Pious Deed
Even though the performance of pious deeds such as prayer and fasting and giving alms is
considered an end and goal of the previous methods, it is an ideal method for advancing the
human soul.
(4) Education by Example
Contemplating human exemplars responding to the commands of God whenever He sets
them forth and sacrificing things that are expensive and valuable for the sake of the religion
of God is considered among the most important ways in raising the level of individuals.
The Messenger of God (peace and blessings be upon him) and his Companions during his
time and afterwards were the best examples for their Umma and for the people in their era;
rather, they are the best examples for people in every age. Even the leaders of armies used