The Leadership Role of the Ulama

unjust, yet the Ulama must continue to discharge their duties in non-political fields. They must do so even when they see corruption in political institutions. That is to say, the Ulama should avail of the non-political opportunities and ignore political problems. It indicates that the believers must distinguish between the ‘men of politics and the ‘men of learning’ even in extreme conditions. Also, it suggests that the Muslim scholars have to play the role of educators of the people under normal circumstances and engage in productive work even when degeneration has set in in the rulers. They must continue to play their constructive role even when they see the political rulers have fallen prey to corruption. No matter how degenerate or corrupt the system of governance may appear, the Ulama should not under any circumstance deviate from the work under their trust.