Mujaddid

High school (ages 12+)
Philosophy & Big Questions

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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1. What is the prophetic basis?Derived from a hadith predicting a renovator for Islam every century
2. What is the core function?Restoration of pristine purity and removal of accretions from Islamic teachings
3. Why does Islam say there will be a Mujaddid every 100 years?The hadith says Allah will raise a Mujaddid to renew the religion so it stays true and useful. It keeps Islam from losing its original meaning over time.
4. Who are some famous Mujaddids mentioned in history?Scholars like Al‑Ghazali, Ibn Taymiyyah, and Muhammad ibn Abd al‑Wahhab are often talked about as Mujaddids. People debate who truly fits the role.

Eschatology: The branch of theology concerned with the final events of history or the ultimate destiny of humanity.
Ummah: The collective community of Muslims, transcending race, nationality, and linguistic differences.
Jurisprudence (Fiqh): The theoretical study of Islamic law, often involving interpretation of the Quran and Sunnah.
Heterodox Movements: Religious beliefs or practices that differ from or contradict established or orthodox doctrines.