Muslim Religious Scholars

It takes many years of hard work and study to become a respected Muslim religious scholar. Previous teaching experience (student teaching, etc.) is necessary to become a college teacher; it will take several years at the minimum to gain tenure and advance to the rank of professor.

Muslim religious scholars need excellent critical-thinking, analytical, and research skills. They should have strong communication skills—both written and verbal—in order to effectively explain their ideas and findings to a wide range of people. Scholars who work as educators need good teaching and leadership skills and the ability to explain complex concepts to young people.