The transmission of Islam has been preserved through generations of scholars who have dedicated their lives to studying and imparting knowledge to the next generation. Throughout history, Islamic scholars have been supported by Islamic authorities, allowing them to study from a young age and find students to whom they could pass on their knowledge. This support has been crucial in protecting Islam from distortion and destruction.

Whenever Islamic authorities deviated from the teachings of Islam or were overpowered by foreign influences, scholars were persecuted, their books were burned, and valuable knowledge was lost, leading to the weakening of Islamic education. The Companions (Sahabah), their successors (Tabi’in), the generation after them (Taba Tabi’in), as well as the Umayyads, Abbasids, and finally the Ottomans, all served as bastions against foreign powers, providing scholars with the space to preserve and transmit Islamic knowledge.

However, today, there is no government in the world that fully upholds Sharia or Islamic teachings at its core. This absence of authority has allowed significant distortions to take root in the Islamic world, including the rise of movements such as Wahhabism and Shiism. It is, therefore, crucial to identify the Ahlus-Sunnah scholars who strive to protect the integrity of Islamic teachings amidst these challenges.

This list comprises scholars who are currently alive or have recently passed away, making it possible for people to contact them or access their educational materials. It does not include historical figures whose direct students are no longer alive, as this list focuses on those who are accessible to the current generation.

Important Notes:

• This list is as accurate as possible given the limitations of manpower, knowledge base, financial resources, and time.
• This list is not ranked in terms of greatness or significance. The order is random, designed to make it easy to find scholars from around the world.
• The list is not exhaustive; there are many more Ahlus-Sunnah scholars we have not yet included due to time and resource constraints. The absence of a scholar from this list does not imply they are not part of Ahlus-Sunnah.
• This list reflects the current state of our research and understanding. It cannot guarantee that the listed scholars will always adhere strictly to Ahlus-Sunnah teachings in the future. Similarly, it’s possible that a scholar with questionable statements might inadvertently be included.