Creativity and Novelty Introduced by Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) In Education

Abstract

This research manuscript aims to explore how creativity and novelty were introduced by Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) in education. Innovative techniques for the education and grooming of his people were applied. Motivation and appreciation were the tools he utilized to enable people to acquire education. The nation's cream was also encouraged to adopt teaching as a profession. Education was declared compulsory for all men and women in the society. Long-term and short-term planning was formulated to achieve a rapid and high literacy rate. The heads of the families and neighbours were tasked to educate all and sundry. Even a special group of people was tasked to educate others. Even skills like critical thinking were encouraged among his companions by adopting a distinctive style. Pen was highly valued, and specialization in various fields of knowledge was also promoted. Women were highly encouraged to acquire education. Even co-curricular activities like humour, debates, poetry, races, wrestling, horse-riding, archery, swimming etc, were introduced to prepare people for life and transform them into future global leaders. Then the world saw the impact of the Prophet’s measures in education, and an indelible mark was left on human history. Muslims surpassed other nations and progressed socially, economically, and politically, and Islam reached far-flung areas of the world. Qur’ān, ḥadīths, history books, websites, and journals will be consulted to add value to this article in an explorative and descriptive way.