In an age where Islamic knowledge is consumed through short clips and viral personalities, an important question must be asked: What happened to isnād, the chain of knowledge in Islam? In this episode of RE-MIND, Shaykh Waseem Ahmed joins Saf Saleem for a deep, honest conversation about the crisis of authority in Islam and how the loss of traditional learning structures is impacting Muslim communities today.

They explore:

• What isnād (chain of transmission) really means and why it has always been central to Islamic scholarship
• How social media has changed the way Islam is taught, learned, and represented
• The dangers of false spiritual authority and spiritual abuse
• Why not everyone online is qualified to teach Islam
• How Muslims can discern who to trust when learning their religion
• The role of scholars, teachers, and safe community spaces in preserving authentic Islam

This conversation addresses real issues facing Muslims today: TikTok Islam, algorithm driven da’wah, performative spirituality, and the erosion of accountability in religious leadership. Whether you’re a student of knowledge, a parent, a community leader, or someone trying to reconnect with Islam in a confusing digital world, this episode offers clarity, grounding, and direction rooted in the Islamic tradition.

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