Steps to Become a Muslim Chaplain (Sheikh)

To become a Muslim Chaplin (Sheikh, Imam or Islamic Minister) is similar to studying being a lawyer or doctor, between 6 to 8 years. Similarly, you would have a Phd. Or be a Law Professor of Islam.

A woman or a man can be a Muslim leader, Sheikha or Sheikh

The Most Famous Muslim Schools for becoming a Muslim Chaplin are Madinah, al-Azhar and International Islamic University Malaysia.

There maybe options for scholarships or reduced tuition depending on the situation.

Here is al-Aazhar’s own website: http://www.azhar.edu.eg/

and here’s a related program in the UK that came up in the process: http://www.al-azhar.org.uk/

IIUM: http://www.iium.edu.my/

Islamic University of Madinah English page: http://www.iu.edu.sa/en/Pages/default.aspx

And newer institutes such as

Zaytuna College of Hamza Yusuf
AlMaghrib Institute

Importance of Muslim Chaplains

Video Advice on Becoming a Sheikh Khalid Green on becoming a Sheikh

Muslim Student @ Bayan Islamic Graduate School on Becoming a Chaplain

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BdckTcowuA

About Muslim Chaplaincy at De Montfort University (UK)

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