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, 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. 

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Strengthening our communities and Ummah through the principles of Islam.

GLOBAL IMAMS AND SCHOLARS COUNCIL

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.  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 Islam’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 Islam’s legacy of thought and tradition. 

We maintain that diversity of affiliation – whether to groups (Jama’ah), parties, institutions, cooperations or organisations – 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. 

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The Global Imams & Scholars Council

GISC is a platform that unites Muslim Scholars and Imams globally

📖 HEARTWORKS – 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.🎤 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)📚 The seminar will explore:• Understanding depression from Islamic and clinical perspectives• A brief history of psychology and mental health, including contributions from Muslim scholars• Whether the Prophets experienced grief, distress, exhaustion and other emotional challenges• The relationship between Jinn, spiritual beliefs and psychological conditions• The connection between īmān, spiritual practices and emotional resilience• Seeking professional psychological support within an Islamic framework• Common misconceptions, challenges and concerns surrounding the modern mental health industry💬 HEARTWORKS aims to encourage balanced, informed and compassionate conversations about mental health and to help participants better distinguish between spiritual, emotional and psychological experiences.📅 Date: Thursday, 8 October 2026🕖 Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm📍 Venue: ANIC Office, Level 2, Building 3, 20 Worth Street, Chullora NSW 2190🎤 Format: Presentation, guided discussion and Q&A👥 Open to brothers and sisters from the general Muslim community, including Imams, scholars, counsellors, psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, mental health practitioners and community leaders.✅ Registrations are essential.🔗 Register: vist.ly/5h44xWe encourage community members, Imams, scholars, leaders and mental health professionals to attend and be part of this important conversation.🌍 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 Qur’an and Sunnah and the understanding of Ahlu-Sunnah Wal-Jama‘ah scholars, past and present.GISC currently brings together member councils and scholarly bodies from:🇦🇺 AustraliaAustralian National Imams Council (ANIC)🇬🇧 United KingdomThe British Board of Scholars & Imams (BBSI)🇺🇸 United States of AmericaNorth American Imams Fellow (NAIF)🇿🇦 South AfricaUnited Ulama Council of South Africa (UUCSA)🇳🇿 New ZealandUlama Council of New Zealand (UCNZ)🇨🇦 CanadaCanadian Council of Imams (CCI)🇯🇵 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.🌐 vist.ly/5h453 See MoreSee Less
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🕋 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.🙂 Eid Mubarak. See MoreSee Less
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Global Imams & Scholars Council (GISC) | South Africa Retreat | 26–31 October 2025From 26–31 October 2025, members of the Global Imams & Scholars Council gathered in South Africa, Cape Town, for our 3rd annual retreat. Over the course of a week, imams and scholars engaged in thoughtful dialogue focused on strengthening collaboration, sharing experiences, and developing practical ways to support and promote the mainstream positions of Sunni Islam.The retreat provided a valuable space for reflection, unity, and forward planning as we continue working together to serve our communities with wisdom, balance, and shared purpose.Unity of Purpose, not Uniformity of Opinion See MoreSee Less
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🙂 EID MUBARAKThe Global Imams and Scholars Council (GISC) wishes you and your family a very peaceful and happy Eid Al-Fitr.🤲 May Allah accept your fasting in the month of Ramadan, and bless you and your family with an abundance of joy and prosperity.🌐 gisc.global See MoreSee Less
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Laylatul Al-Qadr (Night of Power) is better than a thousand months. 🤲 See MoreSee Less
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