We often take for granted the rich Dini environment around us, like: the atmosphere of Ramadan, Tarawih, I‘tikaf, Quran Khatams, and constant Islamic programs. But in many parts of the world, this doesn’t exist. No Azan, no Maghrib in congregation, no Tarawih etc.
This isn’t because we deserve better, as this is Allah’s mercy. And a huge part of that mercy is the effort of our ‘Ulama. They built this environment with years of sacrifice and teaching.

Every community follows the direction of its scholars. Where there’s strong Ulama, there’s strong Din. Let’s not forget their role. Therefore, let’s value them, make dua for them, and honour what they’ve built for us, by taking advantage of it.

Listen to my lecture on this topic here