What we are learning is the best part of education. In Islam, parents often find it difficult to know where to begin and how to inspire their kids to improve their learning and performance. All of us have dealt with youngsters that begin as innocents before they encounter difficulties along the road that begin to corrupt them. That being said, we ought to encourage them and help them to recover while they are going through difficult times.
How to preserve innocence?
Islam places a high priority on innocence preservation, especially when it comes to upholding moral and ethical principles. The following rules aim to support the preservation of innocence in Islam:
- Dressing modestly
- Keeping Your Eyes Safe
- Steer clear of inappropriate conversations
- Steer clear of offensive words and behavior
- Trying to Learn
- Asking for Pardon
- Steer clear of sinful environments
- Keeping Up Good Company
- Taking Part in Worship Activities
- Self-Examination
- Asking Academics for Advice
- Parental direction
It's crucial to keep in mind that Islam is a broad and complex religion, and that different Muslim communities and people may have different views and behaviors. Sustaining one's innocence in Islam is a lifelong process that calls for constant self-awareness and endeavor to follow Islamic ideals.
Quran 7:26:
O children of Adam! We have indeed sent down to you clothing to cover your shame, and clothing for beauty; but the clothing of piety, that is the best. That is one of the signs of Allah, so that they may receive admonition.
Allah gives the whole human race—the offspring of Adam—advice in this passage to hide their moral and physical shame. While clothing serves as a sign of modesty and decency, clothing of piety and holiness is said to offer the greatest defense against moral degradation. It emphasizes how crucial it is to uphold both physical modesty and moral and spiritual purity.
Hadith Reference: Sahih Al-Bukhari, Book 78, Hadith 74
Narrated by Abu Huraira, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:
"Among the people preceding you, there used to be 'Muhaddithun' (i.e., persons who can guess things that come true later on, as if those persons have been inspired by a divine power), and the 'Muhaddithun' used to be in the offspring of the people of Israel. The 'Muhaddithun' (i.e., the Companions of the Prophet) had no foretelling of the unseen, but they are informed by Allah about things which they did not know, and that is what Allah has entitled them with. The 'Muhaddithun' used to tell the truth and that was why it was said that they were inspired by Allah, but today, one should not tell of a dream except to a qualified scholar."
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) warns against disseminating dreams or claims to be able to predict the future without the necessary training and credentials in this hadith. It highlights how crucial it is to maintain honesty and integrity when debating issues pertaining to the unseen or speculating about the future. In order to preserve their moral purity and innocence, believers are reminded by the hadith to act with caution and honesty.
What does make us corrupt?
The idea of innocence and how it gets tainted can be understood morally and ethically in Islam. When individuals or civilizations act in ways that are contrary to Islamic teachings and beliefs, corruption of innocence takes place. According to Islamic beliefs, the following elements and actions can cause corruption and cause a person to lose their innocence:
- Sinful Conduct
- Indecision
- Abundant Worldly Interests
- Negative Impact of Peers
- Playing with Prohibited Media
- Disregarding Religious Duty
- New Developments in Religious Traditions
- Refusing to Repent
- Slandering and backbiting each other
- Oppression and Injustice
- Bias based on race or ethnicity
- Partnering with Allah in Association
It's crucial to remember that Islam strongly emphasizes asking Allah for forgiveness and repentance. Islam always encourages real repentance and a commitment to constructive transformation, regardless of how far someone has deviated from the road of innocence. Ultimately, Islamic ethics and morality are centered around the preservation of innocence and the avoidance of corruption.
How can one keep focused while balancing the needs of preventing corruption and defending innocence?
"And when he goes away, he strives throughout the land to cause corruption therein and destroy crops and animals. And Allah does not like corruption."
This verse refers to those who engage in actions that lead to corruption and harm in the land. It highlights that Allah does not like corruption and encourages believers to strive for righteousness and to prevent harm and corruption in society. Avoiding corruption is a fundamental principle in Islam, and this verse underscores the importance of working against actions and behaviors that lead to harm and moral decay.
Hadith Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 81, Hadith 88
Narrated by Abu Huraira, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:
"Whoever among you sees an evil action, let him change it with his hand; if he cannot, then with his tongue; and if he cannot, then with his heart; and that is the weakest of faith."
This hadith, which can be found in Sahih al-Bukhari, emphasizes Muslims' duty to stop and rectify evil and corruption. It offers a useful strategy for dealing with wrongdoing: first, one should take physical action (with one's hand), then one should speak out against it, and ultimately, one should at least disapprove of it in one's heart. It emphasizes how crucial it is to aggressively seek to prevent and address wrongdoing and corruption in society.
Here are some side-by-side comparisons of good and bad. A lack of attention or emotional control can lead to emotions taking over negatively, which can have a number of damaging impacts. We Muslims are able to distinguish between right and wrong. This is an example. We can always maintain our focus when facing a range of stressful scenarios and events by imagining, evaluating, and choosing the best course of action.
- Kindness, and generosity toward others; instead of purposely causing someone else pain, misery, or sorrow.
- Honesty and moral rectitude in both speech and deeds; rather than lying or acting dishonestly, frequently for one's own benefit.
- Capacity to empathize with and comprehend the emotions of others; as opposed to lack of curiosity, care, or emotional investment in other people's lives, experiences, or well-being.
- Readiness to share and give without anticipating anything in return from other people; instead of putting one's own demands and interests ahead of those of others.
- Capacity to bravely and resolutely face fear, danger, or hardship; rather than lack of humility, an exaggerated sense of self-importance, and excessive pride.
- Acknowledging the value and rights of others and treating them with compassion; instead of using trickery and guile to subjugate or take advantage of others.
- Ability to persevere and maintain composure in the face of hardship or delays; as opposed to lack of drive and effort to carry out tasks or achieve objectives.
- Loyalty, bonds with others, and values; rather than lack of drive and effort to carry out tasks or achieve objectives.
- Expressing gratitude for other people's generosity and goodwill; instead of failing to recognize and be grateful for the assistance and kindness you have received from others.
- Letting go of your wrath and bitterness toward people who have harmed you; rather than acting in an unfriendly or violent manner toward other people.
Also,
- Achievement of Goals, instead of non-fulfillment or failure
- Increased productivity, rather than losing interest due to unappreciation
- Superior Reputation, as opposed to a damaged status
- Stress Reduction, rather than feeling completely agitated
- Stronger Relationships, instead of breaking ties
- Improved Decision-Making, as opposed to a lack of bravery
- Personal Growth, instead of lacking in development or progress
- Legal and Ethical Compliance, instead of being unethical
- Long-term satisfaction or delight, as opposed to momentary
- Positive Impact on Society, instead of spreading a negative vibe
In summary, staying focused, picturing the good and bad side by side, and consistently acting morally are beneficial for your relationships, opportunities, and overall well-being in addition to being personally fulfilling. It is essential to practice Islam while leading a decent and satisfying life, to constantly reflect on what a Prophet or Messenger would have done in particular situations, and to behave in a way that is virtue-based or morally upright.
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