S2 EP.02 - The Role Of A Scholar In 21st Century
Host: Imam Asim Hussain 'Let's Talk with IMAH' podcast features in-depth conversations with interesting and inspiring individuals about everyday issues. Scholarship holds a huge aspect in Islam, as for someone to study and learn about the Quran and Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ and then be able to deduce extract rulings from within them - like the great Imams and scholars in early Islam. In today's times it is necessary for scholars to have profound understanding of the arabic language as well as all the rules pertaining to the specific sciences which developed through the golden ages. The aim is to have knoweledge and piety as well as instill the fear of Allah within the heart of the scholar. IMAH begins with an exceptional introduction, mentioning countless prominent, intellectual scholars of the past. The discussion delves into various aspects: the importance of following an Imam, the dangers of social media 'Muftis' and 'Alims', why the 'Dars e Nizami' syllabus has been compressed from 20 years to 5-8 years, how the UK Islamic universities are at the forefront, does the madrassah education system equip to help deal with real life issues, how can scholars and Imams engage with the youth, lack of youth within the scholarship field, should Ullema be on social media, modest dress code, deficiencies by madāris in offering leadership and counselling courses, the madrassah education system, lack of respect for Imams, Ullema under performing because they are underpaid, the need for a British Islamic Ullema's Union and so much more. IMAH, Didi and Imam Adil all share their own stories of their journeys into this field as well as challenge many views in a potent and robust manner.