Every year thousands of young Muslims graduate from various Dar-ul Ulooms (centers of Islamic knowledge) across the country with a deep insight in the traditional sciences of Islam related to the Quran and Sunnah through the dars-e- nizami system. They have a good grounding in these fields. However, they are somewhat handicapped in playing their vital role in their community due to ignorance in terms of contemporary secular education or mainstream educational streams.
As leaders of the Muslim community (the second largest majority in India) and as Indian citizens and members of the larger community, they need to be aware of their responsibilities and be able to apply their skills for the benefit of the larger community. The need for continuing professional development is important to articulate their role and be confident as community leaders, teachers, imams, managers or committee members to their full potential in the current era and age.
