Tajdid facts for kids
Tajdid (pronounced Tah-jeed-deed) is an Arabic word. It means "renewal" or "making something new again." When people use it with the word din, it means "renewal of the religion." Another phrase, ihya' al-din, means "revival of the religion."
Tajdid is a very important idea in Islam. It is about making sure that the teachings of Islam stay clear and strong. It helps Muslims live their lives in a way that follows the original ideas of their faith.
Why is Renewal Important?
The main goal of Tajdid is to help Muslims live their lives according to the best examples of Islam. This means making sure that Islamic teachings are understood and followed everywhere. It is a continuous effort by Muslims. They always work to explain Islam and make it fit new situations. This is done without changing the main principles of the faith.
Who are the Renewers?
The idea of Tajdid comes from the Prophet Muhammad. He said that at the start of each century, special people would appear. These people would call for a religious renewal in the Muslim community.
These special people are called mujaddids. A mujaddid is someone who renews Islam. They are believed to appear when the Muslim community starts to move away from the true path. This true path is set by the Qur'an (the holy book of Islam) and the sunnah (the example of the Prophet Muhammad).
The job of a mujaddid is to guide Muslims back to their main sources. These sources are the Qur'an and the sunnah. A mujaddid also works to remove anything that does not belong to Islam. They help Islam shine brightly in its pure, original form and spirit.
History of Renewal
The tradition of renewing the faith started very early in Islam. One important example is the caliph Umar II. He was also known as 'Umar ibn 'Abd al-'Aziz. He became a leader in the Muslim year 99. People respected him a lot for his strong faith. This was different from the leaders before him.
Umar II was seen as a renewer of the faith. He lived in a time when rulers were becoming less religious. Later mujaddids and their movements in different parts of the Islamic world followed his example. They continued the important work of renewal.
