and individual and social behavior. This is the concept that he made the focus of his call. To make it easier for his followers to comprehend this book, he divided it into seven sections according to the days of the week. He instructed them to read each day's section after the morning prayer and after the evening prayer, after reciting a portion of the Quran. He personally oversaw their education, sometimes enlisting the help of some of his knowledgeable companions. He divided the learners into groups, each containing ten people, with a leader appointed to guide them in their education. He employed interesting teaching methods. For example, when it was difficult for them to memorize Al-Fatiha due to their unfamiliarity with Arabic, he assigned each word a name of a man. He lined them up and told the first one, "Your name is Al-Hamdu Lillah," and the second, "Rabbu Al-Alameen," and so on, until all the words of Al-Fatiha were assigned. Then he told them, "Allah will not accept your prayer unless you recite these names in their proper order in every rak'ah." This made the task easier for them, and they memorized Umm Al-Quran. Along with these interesting methods, he conveyed admonitions and parables to them, clarifying the intended meanings. This attracted their souls, won their hearts, and facilitated their learning. However, while he employed interesting and gentle methods in teaching to facilitate understanding, he did not tolerate any laxity in attending the scheduled times or in memorizing what was required. Instead, he resorted to discipline, which could even include corporal punishment with a whip. Social Education: Alongside this formal education, the Mahdi instilled new habits in his followers regarding public morals and ways of dealing, derived from the teachings of Islamic Sharia.