What is the influence of the Hadiths and tradition upon the followers of Islam?
After the Quran, the Hadith became the most influential factor in shaping the ethical, social, political, liturgical, religious, and legal systems of Muslims, particularly the Sunni sect. Our intention here is to avoid judging the motive or the sincerity of this mode of such behavioral control, for it is inevitable that in any educational process–secular or religious–certain values and attitudes will be infused. For this reason, however, education must be guided by the right moral principles. Otherwise, any wrong mode of indoctrination from the early stages of childhood has the potential for forcing the mind to change its orientation and ultimately captivating the conscience in a way that leaves little room for correct belief or value. Muhammad gave an absolute and concrete meaning to every detail for the ritual of worship and religious practice. The bulk of the followers’ personal and corporate piety in their ritualistic acts of worship and daily life were fashioned after his exampl
