These efforts frequently drew inspiration from the hadith in which Muhammad states: "God will send to His community at the head of each century those who will renew its faith for it". Throughout Islamic history, Muslims looked to reforming religious leaders to fulfil the role of a mujaddid (lit., renovator).
These initiatives often drew inspiration from the hadith in which Muhammad states: "God will send to His community at the head of each century those who will revitalize its faith for it". Throughout Islamic history, Muslims looked to reforming religious leaders to fulfill the role of a mujaddid (lit., revitalizer).