Since the colonial period, the educational institutions in the Muslim world have been lagging behind the west. In Pakistan, efforts are being conducted by Prime Minister Imran Khan and his team at Al-Qadir University to renovate the educational institutions in Pakistan and produce world-class leaders based on following the Prophetic lifestyle. 

In this podcast, we are joined by Dr. Zeeshan Ahmed, Dean of Al-Qadir University, to discuss his university, renovating Pakistan’s curriculum and how to create leaders based on the Prophetic model. 

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

1:48 What is the overall objective of Al-Qadir University?

6:14 Using the Seerah to create leaders

14:08 Leadership of Muhammad (S)

15:14 What role does 'Ilm play at Al-Qadir?

19:04 The Important of the Social Sciences

27:17 The Power of Ethos 

31:09 How will Al-Qadir impact Pakistan?

35:21 Globalization 

40:15 Eliminating the Inferiority Complex 

46:38 Reforming Education

49:35 Final Comments

57:20 Conclusion