Empowering our communities and Ummah through collective action and positive change.

The Global Imams and Scholars Council (GISC) is a platform that unites Muslim Scholars and Imams Councils from around the world,ย primarily from countries where Muslims are minorities.

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Strengthening our communities and Ummah through the principles or Islam

As inheritors of sacred knowledge, Imams and Scholars of the English speaking nations from diverse theological and jurisprudential backgrounds have agreed to cooperate on mutual productive work. We live in a global village and Muslims from all over the world face similar challenges in their religion and life. Although the various scholarly councils and boards will have divergent methodologies in how they approach issues – pursuant to their local context, they are united in vision. It is with this vision of unity and collective work that a new vibrant and empathetic approach is needed. This new approach needs to be informed by the Islamic orthodoxy and traditional principles and values within the framework of Islam.ย 

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Strengthening our communities and Ummah through the principles of Islam.

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Strengthening our communities and Ummah through the principles or Islam

Our primary purpose is to strive for the spiritual, social, ethical and intellectual betterment of the Ummah through humility, integrity, decency and service.ย  In our conduct with others, we seek to emulate the sublime character of the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) anchored in a shared sense of humanity and universal values.

We benchmark ideas, thoughts, practices, and worldviews on Islamโ€™s broad epistemological and ontological framework rooted in revelation and the Sunnah of the Prophet. We respectfully acknowledge the nuanced differences and views that enrich mainstream Islamโ€™s legacy of thought and tradition.ย 

We maintain that diversity of affiliation โ€“ whether to groups (Jamaโ€™ah), parties, institutions, cooperations or organisations โ€“ should never be a barrier to mutual support and collaboration towards the Muslim community and nation (Ummah).

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What does GISC aim to achieve?

Our mission is to unite and connect the English-speaking Muslim scholars and Imams Council through the GISC and preserve the traditional and mainstream understanding of Islam.ย 

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GISC is a platform that unites Muslim Scholars and Imams globally

๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ•Œ GISC Delegation Hosted by ANIC in SydneyAs part of the Global Imams and Scholars Council (GISC) Annual Retreat 2026 in Australia, the GISC delegation was warmly welcomed and hosted for dinner by the Australian National Imams Council (ANIC) at its Sydney office, where delegates had the opportunity to meet and engage with local Imams, scholars and Muslim community leaders.This yearโ€™s GISC delegation included visiting Imams and scholars from the United Kingdom, United States, Canada and South Africa.The dinner gathering provided a valuable opportunity to strengthen relationships, exchange experiences and discuss shared priorities, including Islamic leadership, community development, preserving Islamic identity and addressing challenges facing Muslim communities.๐Ÿค Together, we continue building stronger connections, fostering unity and advancing our shared responsibility to serve Muslim communities around the world. … See MoreSee Less
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๐ŸŒ Global Imams and Scholars Council Annual Retreat 2026 | AustraliaThe Global Imams and Scholars Council (GISC) held its 2026 Annual Retreat in Australia, hosted by the Australian National Imams Council (ANIC).The Retreat brought together senior Imams and scholars representing national councils from Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada and South Africa, with programs and engagements held across Sydney and Brisbane.๐Ÿ•Œ Attending the 19th ANIC Annual General MeetingAs part of the Retreat program, GISC delegates attended the 19th Annual General Meeting of the Australian National Imams Council on Sunday, 11 October 2026, at Slacks Creek Masjid in Brisbane, hosted by the Council of Imams Queensland.The AGM provided GISC delegates with an important opportunity to meet and engage with Imams, scholars and Muslim community leaders representing all Australian states and territories.๐Ÿ“š Visiting the Islamic College of BrisbaneThe delegates also visited the Islamic College of Brisbane, where they learned about the development of Islamic education in Australia and the important role Muslim schools play in preserving Islamic identity, educating future generations and supporting Muslim students to participate positively in Australian society.๐Ÿ•Œ A Visit to the Historic Holland Park MosqueThe delegates also enjoyed a special visit to Holland Park Mosque, one of Australiaโ€™s oldest mosques, established in 1908 by Afghan cameleers.The visit provided an opportunity to reflect on the history, sacrifices and contributions of the early Muslims who helped establish Islam in Australia. … See MoreSee Less
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๐Ÿ‘‰ 1 WEEK TO GO๐Ÿ“– HEARTWORKS โ€“ Muslim Mental HealthAn Introduction to Mental Wellbeing in the Muslim CommunityAs part of the Global Imams and Scholars Council (GISC) program, we invite you to join this important two-hour seminar exploring mental wellbeing through both Islamic teachings and contemporary psychological perspectives.๐ŸŽค PresenterSh. Abdullah Hasan (UK)B.A, Ijazah Aliyat, PGDip, MSc, PsyD, MBA CandidateChair, The British Board of Scholars & Imams (BBSI)Member, Global Imams and Scholars Council (GISC)Director, Association of Islamic Mental Health Specialists (AIMS)๐Ÿ“š The seminar will explore:โ€ข Understanding depression from Islamic and clinical perspectivesโ€ข A brief history of psychology and mental health, including contributions from Muslim scholarsโ€ข Whether the Prophets experienced grief, distress, exhaustion and other emotional challengesโ€ข The relationship between Jinn, spiritual beliefs and psychological conditionsโ€ข The connection between ฤซmฤn, spiritual practices and emotional resilienceโ€ข Seeking professional psychological support within an Islamic frameworkโ€ข Common misconceptions, challenges and concerns surrounding the modern mental health industry๐Ÿ’ฌ HEARTWORKS aims to encourage balanced, informed and compassionate conversations about mental health and to help participants better distinguish between spiritual, emotional and psychological experiences.๐Ÿ“… Date: Thursday, 8 October 2026๐Ÿ•– Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm๐Ÿ“ Venue: ANIC Office, Level 2, Building 3, 20 Worth Street, Chullora NSW 2190๐ŸŽค Format: Presentation, guided discussion and Q&A๐Ÿ‘ฅ Open to brothers and sisters from the general Muslim community, including Imams, scholars, counsellors, psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, mental health practitioners and community leaders.โœ… Registrations are essential.๐Ÿ”— Register: vist.ly/5h44xWe encourage community members, Imams, scholars, leaders and mental health professionals to attend and be part of this important conversation.๐ŸŒ About GISCThe Global Imams and Scholars Council (GISC) brings together Muslim scholars and Imams Councils from around the world, particularly from countries where Muslims are minorities.GISC addresses shared values, principles and concerns affecting the Muslim Ummah and Muslim communities, while remaining guided by the mainstream teachings of the Qurโ€™an and Sunnah and the understanding of Ahlu-Sunnah Wal-Jamaโ€˜ah scholars, past and present.GISC currently brings together member councils and scholarly bodies from:๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ AustraliaAustralian National Imams Council (ANIC)๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง United KingdomThe British Board of Scholars & Imams (BBSI)๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States of AmericaNorth American Imams Fellow (NAIF)๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ South AfricaUnited Ulama Council of South Africa (UUCSA)๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ New ZealandUlama Council of New Zealand (UCNZ)๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ CanadaCanadian Council of Imams (CCI)๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต JapanCouncil of Imams in Japan (CIJ)In 2026, the Australian National Imams Council (ANIC) will host the Global Imams and Scholars Council (GISC) Retreat in Australia, bringing together Imams, scholars and representatives of member councils from around the world for discussion, collaboration and coordination on matters affecting Muslim communities globally.๐ŸŒ vist.ly/5h453 … See MoreSee Less
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๐Ÿ“– HEARTWORKS โ€“ Muslim Mental HealthAn Introduction to Mental Wellbeing in the Muslim CommunityAs part of the Global Imams and Scholars Council (GISC) program, we invite you to join this important two-hour seminar exploring mental wellbeing through both Islamic teachings and contemporary psychological perspectives.๐ŸŽค PresenterSh. Abdullah Hasan (UK)B.A, Ijazah Aliyat, PGDip, MSc, PsyD, MBA CandidateChair, The British Board of Scholars & Imams (BBSI)Member, Global Imams and Scholars Council (GISC)Director, Association of Islamic Mental Health Specialists (AIMS)๐Ÿ“š The seminar will explore:โ€ข Understanding depression from Islamic and clinical perspectivesโ€ข A brief history of psychology and mental health, including contributions from Muslim scholarsโ€ข Whether the Prophets experienced grief, distress, exhaustion and other emotional challengesโ€ข The relationship between Jinn, spiritual beliefs and psychological conditionsโ€ข The connection between ฤซmฤn, spiritual practices and emotional resilienceโ€ข Seeking professional psychological support within an Islamic frameworkโ€ข Common misconceptions, challenges and concerns surrounding the modern mental health industry๐Ÿ’ฌ HEARTWORKS aims to encourage balanced, informed and compassionate conversations about mental health and to help participants better distinguish between spiritual, emotional and psychological experiences.๐Ÿ“… Date: Thursday, 8 October 2026๐Ÿ•– Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm๐Ÿ“ Venue: ANIC Office, Level 2, Building 3, 20 Worth Street, Chullora NSW 2190๐ŸŽค Format: Presentation, guided discussion and Q&A๐Ÿ‘ฅ Open to brothers and sisters from the general Muslim community, including Imams, scholars, counsellors, psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, mental health practitioners and community leaders.โœ… Registrations are essential.๐Ÿ”— Register: vist.ly/5h44xWe encourage community members, Imams, scholars, leaders and mental health professionals to attend and be part of this important conversation.๐ŸŒ About GISCThe Global Imams and Scholars Council (GISC) brings together Muslim scholars and Imams Councils from around the world, particularly from countries where Muslims are minorities.GISC addresses shared values, principles and concerns affecting the Muslim Ummah and Muslim communities, while remaining guided by the mainstream teachings of the Qurโ€™an and Sunnah and the understanding of Ahlu-Sunnah Wal-Jamaโ€˜ah scholars, past and present.GISC currently brings together member councils and scholarly bodies from:๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ AustraliaAustralian National Imams Council (ANIC)๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง United KingdomThe British Board of Scholars & Imams (BBSI)๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States of AmericaNorth American Imams Fellow (NAIF)๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ South AfricaUnited Ulama Council of South Africa (UUCSA)๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ New ZealandUlama Council of New Zealand (UCNZ)๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ CanadaCanadian Council of Imams (CCI)๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต JapanCouncil of Imams in Japan (CIJ)In 2026, the Australian National Imams Council (ANIC) will host the Global Imams and Scholars Council (GISC) Retreat in Australia, bringing together Imams, scholars and representatives of member councils from around the world for discussion, collaboration and coordination on matters affecting Muslim communities globally.๐ŸŒ vist.ly/5h453 … See MoreSee Less
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๐Ÿ•‹ The Global Imams and Scholars Council (GISC) wishes the Muslim Ummah and Muslims around the world a blessed Eid Mubarak.May Allah accept your worship, sacrifices and good deeds, accept the Hajj of all the Hujjaj, and return them safely to their families and communities.๐Ÿ™‚ Eid Mubarak. … See MoreSee Less
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