The dignity of education and teacher according to Islam

Education is the backbone of a nation. And it is the teachers who do the work of keeping this backbone standing. Allah, Almighty has crowned them with dignity. Our beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, ‘Acquire knowledge and learn manners to acquire knowledge. And honor him from whom you acquire knowledge. '(Al-Mu'jamul Awsat: 6174) The beloved Prophet (peace be upon him) was the best teacher, which he himself declared:' Surely I have been sent as a teacher. ' Ibn Majah: H. 229)

The dignity of education and teacher according to Islam

Narrated from Hazrat Shabi (R.A.), once Hazrat Zayd Ibn Thabit (R.A.) set foot in 'Rekab' (Stairs) to get on his ride. Then Ibn 'Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) held the stirrup tightly. At that time Zayd ibn Thabit (R.) said, Oh cousin of the Prophet (PBUH), remove your hand. In reply, Ibn 'Abbas said, "No, it is necessary to treat scholars and elders with such respect." (Al-Faqih wal Mutafakkih, 2/198)

In that era of caliphate, Islam made education compulsory for everyone. For this, they also fixed respectable remuneration in this sector to make education easily available. However, teachers of religious education only impart knowledge for the sake of Allah. However, since they have devoted themselves to the sacred task of imparting knowledge without thinking about their livelihood, the then caliphate (government) had made it obligatory on them to take responsibility for themselves and their families. So tht, the teachers don't need to think about their livelihood. 

Hazrat Omar (RA) and Hazrat Osman bin Affan (RA) gave special importance to this sector during their rule. They arranged special allowances for teachers and missionaries. For example, Hazrat Ibn al-Jawzi (may Allah be pleased with him) mentioned in his book 'Siratul Umrain' that in the time of Hazrat Omar ibn Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) and Hazrat Osman ibn Affan (may Allah be pleased with him), government allowances were given to muezzins, imams and teachers. (Source: Kitabul Amwal, p. 185)

Hazrat Omar bin Abdul Aziz (R) appointed Yazid bin Abi Malik and Harith bin Yumjid Ashari (R) in his time to teach religion in the area. In return for which a respectable remuneration was also fixed for them. Among them Yazid (R.) accepted it but Haresh (Ra.) Did not accept it. (Source: Kitabul Amwal, p. 262)

In this way, for ages, Islam and Islamic scholars have been teaching respect for teachers and elders. As a child, I read an incident in a madrasa called Talimul Mutaallim. That was, Caliph Harunur Rashid once came to the teacher's house to inquire about his child's education. When he went there, he saw his child pouring water on the teacher's feet. The teacher was then performing ablution for prayers. Seeing the condition of his child and teacher, the caliph called the teacher the next day. The teacher was restless with fear. He was of the opinion that the crime of pouring water on the feet by a prince could be severely punished. The next day he appeared in the royal court in fear. The caliph reprimanded the teacher, saying that his child had been sent to the teacher to be taught proper manners. Why was his child not ordered to pour water with one hand and wash his feet with the other? Although the incident is famous about King Alamgir, the main incident is about King Harunur Rashid. (Source: Talimul Mutaallim, p. 22)