Aquired Knowledge Must Foster Humility and Responsibility, Not Arrogance: Allama Imad Uddin Chowdhury Phultali

The ‘Alimiyyah and Hifz Graduation Ceremony 2026 of Darul Hadis Latifiah London, one of the most prominent traditional Islamic educational institutions in the United Kingdom, was held in a festive and solemn atmosphere. The special convocation took place on Saturday, November 7, at 8:00 PM at the Bethnal Green Library Hall in London. The event honored 15 students with turbans, certificates, and recognition awards for completing their Islamic studies.

Among the graduating batch, eight students completed the full-time Kamil course, four completed the part-time Kamil course, and three memorized the Holy Quran (Hifz). The institution’s Principal, Maulana Muhammad Hasan Chowdhury, oversaw the ceremony, and Maulana Abdul Wasi Arif moderated it. The event drew hundreds of prominent Islamic scholars, teachers, community leaders, and devout expatriates to celebrate the graduates’ achievements.

Ustadul Ulama, Shaykhul Hadith Allama Imad Uddin Chowdhury Boro Saheb Kiblah Phultali, graced the convocation as the chief guest. Notable guests included Maulana Gufran Ahmad Chowdhury, Joint General Secretary of Bangladesh Yaqubiah Hifzul Quran Board; Maulana Salman Ahmad Chowdhury, Principal of Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest; and Hafiz Allama Abdul Jalil, Chairman of Darul Hadis Latifiah Trust, along with governing body members, vice-principals, and headteachers.

Addressing the assembly, the chief guest, Allama Imad Uddin Chowdhury Boro Saheb Kiblah Phultali, emphasized the fundamental ethos of religious learning. He stated that the true purpose of religious education is not merely to earn certificates or public recognition, but to attain the pleasure of Almighty Allah, follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad, and selflessly serve humanity. He cautioned that knowledge must foster humility, responsibility, and self-purification, not become a source of arrogance.

He further advised the new graduates to lead by example in conveying the true teachings of Islam to the younger generation by combining knowledge with piety and moral excellence. Reflecting the emotions of the gathering, speeches were delivered on behalf of the graduates and parents, expressing gratitude to the teaching staff. The solemn evening concluded with a special Munajat seeking blessings for the graduates’ future success and peace for the global Muslim community.