Why do Shaykhs get PhDs?

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*🚨 SHOCKING TRUTH: Why Are Islamic Scholars Racing to Get PhDs?*

Discover the untold story behind a tradition that goes back to Al-Azhar and the University of al-Qarawiyyin! From Napoleon's invasion of Egypt to today's leading Islamic scholars, this explosive revelation will change how you view Islamic education forever.

*What you'll learn in this eye-opening video:*
✅ The historical origins of Islamic universities (they came FIRST!)
✅ Why Napoleon's 1798 invasion of Egypt sparked an educational revolution
✅ The REAL reasons top Shaykhs pursue Western doctorates
✅ How Islamic scholars maintain authenticity while gaining modern credentials
✅ The shocking financial realities facing today's Imams

*Featured Scholars with PhDs:*
Dr. Yasir Qadhi (Yale University) - Dean of The Islamic Seminary of America
Dr. Hamza Yusuf (UC Berkeley) - President of Zaytuna College
Dr. Omar Suleiman (IIUM Malaysia) - Founder of Yaqeen Institute
Dr. Sh. Amina Wadud (University of Michigan) - Pioneering Islamic feminist scholar
Dr. Mohammad Akram Nadwi (Lucknow University) - Author of 43-volume work on female hadith scholars
Plus 10+ more influential scholar-academics!

*🔥 CONTROVERSIAL TAKEAWAYS:*
Traditional Islamic education vs. Modern academic credentials
The economic reality: some Imams make $1,000/month
How colonialism shaped Islamic educational reform
The balance between Ijazah (traditional authorization) and PhD credentials

*📚 HISTORICAL BOMBSHELLS:*
Al-Qarawiyyin awarded the world's first medical doctorate in 1207 CE
Napoleon brought orientalists who "alarmed the Ottoman elite"
How German universities became the premiere destination for Muslim scholars
The École Égyptienne in Paris (1826) - created just for Muslim students!

This isn't just history - it's about the future of Islamic leadership in the modern world. Whether you're a student, educator, or simply curious about Islamic scholarship, this video reveals the strategic thinking behind why our most respected religious leaders pursue both traditional and modern education.

*🎯 Perfect for:*
Islamic studies students
Religious education enthusiasts
History buffs interested in East-West academic exchange
Anyone questioning the role of formal education in religious authority
Muslims navigating career and religious leadership paths

*⚠️ IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER:*
As emphasized in the presentation: PhD studies are NOT a replacement for traditional Islamic education or acquiring classical Ijazaat. Both paths serve complementary but distinct purposes in Islamic scholarship.

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This video explores the fascinating intersection of traditional Islamic scholarship and modern academic achievement, revealing why today's most influential Islamic leaders pursue both paths to serve their communities effectively.

00:00 Intro
03:21 Modern University System
08:38 Colonization
16:35 Why get a doctorate?
59:26 Shaykhs with PhDs