22/08/2026
M***i Hilal Raza Qadri Sb.
By chance, some of your videos appeared on my timeline, and unfortunately, I watched them. I must honestly say that I was not merely disappointed; I was deeply saddened.
Religious scholars and figures carry a responsibility far greater than ordinary social-media personalities. Sadly, a growing trend of publicly criticising and attacking one another seems to have become a means of gaining fame, followers, and viewership.
At a time when the Ummah desperately needs unity, understanding, tolerance and brotherhood, it is unfortunate to see valuable time and religious influence being consumed in politicising religious differences and creating controversies for social-media attention.
In my humble opinion, this does not strengthen the Ummah. Rather, it risks creating a culture where discipline, modesty, dignity and grace gradually disappear from religious discourse.
Criticism may have its place, and differences of opinion are natural. But when religious discourse becomes centred around personalities, accusations and social-media battles, we must ask ourselves: Are we really serving the Deen, or merely building our own following?
With due respect, I believe our religious figures should lead by example—bringing people together rather than creating further divisions.
The Ummah needs guidance, not more controversy; unity, not rivalry; and character, not clout.
Hence I am not a religious figure , I am inviting you on a Debate on topic " Core responsibility of a religious scholar in modern times " hope you will accept this request.
Dr Irshad Hijazi
Motivational speaker/ Scholar / Author.