I think it is important for our `ulama to offer their insight on modern-day issues such as the financial crisis etc. Many people are under the impression that `ulama are not well-versed in such issues and have no idea what to do. These people then seek guidance on such issues from those who in fact have the least idea of how such issues develop. I am definitely not saying that most `ulama should divert from what they are currently doing, but only that a few `ulama who have experience in such fields - such as Sayyidina Mawlana Mufti Taqi `Uthmani sahib - shoud occasionally offer their perspective on the issue. That way, the `awaam will also regain their trust in `ulama, and through them, the Deen of Allah Wallahu a`lam