Al-Azhar Sharif: Nursery where Indian Muslims learn moderation
Deccan ChronicleMost noted bridge between India and ancient lands like Arab countries is Islam. Notably, several Sunni and Sufi-oriented Indian Madrasas have an affiliation to the Al-Azhar’s educational programmes such as the 3-year courses in Usul al-Deen, Kulliya al-Shariah wal Qanun and Kulliya al-Dirasaat al-Islamia wal-Arabia. While this helps the ongoing process of cultural exchange and knowledge-sharing, it has also augured well for India’s second largest majority — the Indian Muslims. Notably, Al-Azhar Academy runs the World Academy for Training Mosque Imams, Preachers and Fatwa Researchers and offers training programmes through a 3-month crash course to the Ulema of various countries. Inspired by Egypt’s al-Azhar and its vision of moderate methodology, many young Islamic scholars especially from the Sunni-Sufi tradition are trying to fight the sectarian disunity in the Indian Muslim community, particularly from a theological point of view.
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