#59 What No One Tells You About Being an Imam | Aqil Ingram

Aqil Ingram took his Shahada at 13 in Neptune, New Jersey, even while his parents struggled to accept his Islam. That journey took him all the way to the Islamic University of Madinah, where he studied Sharia. In this episode we talk about the struggles students of knowledge face, the fitna of blind following, and the unhealthy competition that exists between them. We also get into the imam crisis in America — why imams are overworked, underpaid, and expected to master multiple fields at once. Plus we discuss how students of knowledge can protect their independence through entrepreneurship, and how to help our youth navigate the vices of today. 🎓 Aqil also runs the AQL Institute — free courses built on the curriculum of Madinah University. Join here: 👉 skool.com/aql-institute 📲 Follow Aqil: @aqilingram