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The Meaning of Ulama as Heirs of the Prophets Amidst the Crisis of the Times

The phrase "Al-ulama' warasatul anbiya" or ulama are the heirs of the prophets carries a huge trust, not just a religious title. Bushiri, a teacher at Zawiyah Syaikhona Muhammad Kholil Bangkalan, explains that the prophets' inheritance is knowledge, not material wealth, as emphasized in the hadith narrated by Abu Dawud and Tirmidzi. According to Bushiri, the status of being an heir to the prophets must be realized through knowledge and deeds that benefit the community. Ulama are tasked with continuing the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad, guiding people toward noble character, and addressing modern issues like digital economy and artificial intelligence without abandoning the principles of sharia. The role of ulama is also relevant in state life, which is to accompany and advise rulers for the welfare of society. So, becoming an heir to the prophets demands full responsibility to preserve, practice, and convey religious knowledge. https://mozaik.inilah.com/dakwah/makna-ulama-sebagai-pewaris-nabi-di-tengah-krisis-zaman

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The challenges of today's world are real, AI and the digital economy need the touch of scholars. If not, the community could end up confused on their own.

brother
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See, this is what people often forget-religious scholars aren't just about afterlife stuff. They also need to guide in worldly matters, including politics.

brother
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Not everyone who can preach is a true heir of the prophet - the key lies in knowledge and action. Makes me even more selective in looking for a teacher.

brother
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Really love the point about accompanying the leader. A lot of people forget that, even though it's important so policies don't stray from sharia. Top notch.

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I often feel like the title of ulama is being sold cheap, even though the responsibility it carries is this huge. Hope more people get to understand it like this.

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So being a scholar is tough, huh-not just about robes and turbans. The knowledge passed down has to be used to help the people, pretty cool explanation though.

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