I
Seek refuge in Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD), from the Shaitan.
In the name of Almighty Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially
Merciful.
ASALATU
WASALAMU ALAYKA YA RASULLALLAH Sallallaahu Ta’aala 'alayhi WA Salaam
Dawa in Islam is actually an order from Almighty Allah Subhanahu WA
Ta’aala (GOD),
Before you give
Dawa understand the way of giving Dawa.
“We should first understand what Dawa is.
Dawa means to invite people to the way of
Almighty Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD), to call unto them to know the truth
and follow it.
Dawa is done in two ways.
The first one is through example, through
being a role model. In the Quranic terminology it is called
"Being witnesses towards mankind"
(Shuhada' 'ala an-nasi).
It is the duty of every Muslim, male or
female, young or old, to be a witness of Almighty Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala
(GOD) among the people.
When people see a Muslim, they should see a
good person, a person of truth, of sincerity and of virtue.
A Muslim's life should be an open invitation
through which people see the beauty of Islam and find it an interesting code of
ethics and teachings to follow.
Allah
Most High says in the Qur'an:
"Thus we
have appointed you a middle community in order that you may be witnesses
towards humankind
And that the
Messenger may be a witness towards you… (Al-Baqarah: 143).
All Muslims
must give Dawa through their good Islamic life as individuals, as families and
as communities.
People who come
into contact with them should see Islam as a living and practical faith that
makes the life of human beings better.
Another way of giving Dawa is through
teaching, preaching, communication, engaging in dialogues, discussions and
debates, writing books and articles, giving lectures, etc. Almighty Allah
Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) says:
“Invite (all) to the Way of thy Lord with
wisdom and beautiful preaching;
And argue with
them in ways that are best and most gracious. “(An-Nahl: 125) Of course this
requires deep knowledge, Preparation and training. Muslims should use the most
effective and appropriate methods of Dawa in every place and time.
Nowadays, for example, Dawa requires modern
ways such as the use of radio, television, Internet in addition to the person-to-person
preaching and teaching.
I know that every Muslim would not have
time to go through this kind of training and give Dawa in this way.
But some people
must prepare themselves and engage in this field, as Allah the Exalted says:
"And the believers
should not all go out to fight. Of every troop of them, a party only should go
forth,
That they (who
are left behind) may gain sound knowledge in religion, and that they may warn
their folk when they return to them, so that they may beware." (At-Tawba
9:122)
Thus, giving Dawa with proper training and
specialization is regarded as fard kifayah (collective obligation).
That means in
every community some people must take the proper Dawa training and should do
this work in a systematic and methodical way on behalf of all other members of
the community.
If some people
do this work, then there is no blame on others, but if no one does it, all
Muslims of the community are considered sinners.
It is the duty
of all Muslims to support this work by providing facilities and funds so that
it can be done in a proper manner.”
Dawa in Islam
is actually an order from Allah in His Holy Qur'an in a number of places. Let
us consider one:
"Kuntum khairan ummatin ukhrajat
linaasi tawmaruna bil maruf wa tan anna anhil Munkar."
You are the best of people raised up,
for you call to all that is right and righteous and you forbid the evil, and
you believe in Allah.
[Qur'an 3:110]
"Invite to
the Way of your Lord (i.e. Islam) with wisdom and fair preaching, and argue
with them in a way that is better.
Truly, your
Lord knows best who has gone astray from His Path, and He is the Best Aware of
those who are guided." [The-Qur'an, an-Nisa'(16):125]
'Dawa'
literally means "Inviting people to Islam".
The Qur'an is Almighty
Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD)’s message for the whole humanity to come till
the end of this world and it has laid great emphasis on Dawa.
Infect a
Muslim's life is supposed to be a "Dawa" for mankind. There are
different levels at which individual Muslims can do Dawa.
It is hence
essential to understand the basic principles of Dawa.
An important
matter for Muslims to realize is that Dawa is an obligation upon them. Almighty
Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) says in the Qur'an:
"Invite to
the Way of your Lord (i.e. Islam) with wisdom and fair preaching, and argue
with them in a way that is better.
Truly, your
Lord knows best who has gone astray from His Path, and He is the Best Aware of
those who are guided." [Al-Qur’an, an-Nisa'(16):125]
"Let there
arise out of you a group of people inviting to all that is good, enjoining
al-ma`roof [i.e. Islamic Monotheism and all that Islam orders one to do] And
forbidding al-Munkar [polytheism and disbelief and all that Islam has
forbidden]. And it is they who are successful." [Al-Qur’an, Aal `Imran
(3):104]
The second
verse may seem to be restricting the general obligation given in the first
verse,
But a close
look at the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu `alayhi wa salaam) reveals
that calling to Almighty Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) is an individual obligation, Rather than a
collective one.
The Prophet
(Sallallaahu `alayhi wa salaam) has said:
"Convey from me, even one verse."
[Al-Bukhari]
Conveying the
message therefore does not require a high level of scholarship,
It is in fact a
responsibility of each and every Muslim, according to his or her ability.
The obligation
is further emphasized by the following verse which explains that not conveying
the message -
Hiding knowledge - is disobedience to Allah
that causes Allah's curse to descend upon such people, which show that such a
sin leads to the Hellfire.
"Verily,
those who conceal the clear proofs, evidences and the guidance,
Which we have sent down, after we have made it
clear for the people in the book,
They are the
ones cursed by Allah and cursed by the cursers." [Al-Qur’an, al-Baqarah
(2):159]
In the same
connection, the Prophet (Sallallaahu `alayhi wa salaam) has stated,
"Whoever
hides knowledge, Allah will brand him with the branding iron from the
hellfire." [Ahmad]
Calling people
to Allah also means completing our own worship, the reason for which we are
created.
It is one of
the noblest acts that entail a high reward.
"And who
is better in speech than he who invites to Allah and does righteous deeds, and
says: 'I am one of the Muslims.'" [Al-Qur’an, Fussilat (41):33]
With regards to
the reward, the Prophet (Sallallaahu `alayhi wa salaam) has said:
"Whoever
guides [another] to a good deed will get a reward similar to the one who
performs it." [Saheeh Muslim] Also,
"By Allah,
if Allah were to guide one man through you it would be better for you than the
best type of camels." [Al-Bukhari, Muslim
Islam is not
just prayer, fasting, paying Zakat, and going for Hajj.
These are the
foundations of Islam; however Islam is a very comprehensive and
all-encompassing religion that covers all aspects of life.
In that sense, Islam is a way of life and a
code of teachings and rules that makes life better.
Dawa means
conveying the message of Islam to Muslims and non-Muslims alike.
It is to help
all people be always on the right track and guide those who have gone astray to
return to the path of Almighty Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD).
“In addition to
performing Salah, fasting and other pillars of Islam, we need to have the Taqwa
(consciousness of Allah the Almighty) in our hearts,
Be this in
public or in private life. That means we are required to follow the commands of
Almighty Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) and avoid all what He has forbidden.
The Qur’an and
the Sunnah are the sources of guidance and knowledge for us, and as such,
We need to
resort to the Qur’an and refer to the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad
(Sallallaahu `alayhi wa salaam in all of our actions
And read them
regularly to seek guidance. If sometimes we fail to find the guidance in the
Qur’an
And Sunnah to a
particular problem or situation in our life, then we need to approach the
Muslim scholars and ask them about things we do not know.
This way we
will make sure that we are on the right path of Almighty Allah Subhanahu WA
Ta’aala (GOD) Most High.
As far as the
issue of Dawa in the sense of preaching is concerned, it is regarded as fard
kifayah (collective obligation) on Muslims.
But Dawa in the
sense of setting a good example is fard `ayan (individual obligation) on
Muslims to safeguard their religion and convey its message to Muslims and
non-Muslims as well. With regard to the methods of giving Dawa, they are many:
Wise and gentle approach, giving speeches and sermons, setting good example for
others to follow, etc.”
“`Ibadah
(worship) in Islam is not restricted to the performance of the five daily
prayers, fasting, Zakat, Hajj, and others rituals.
The real
meaning of `ibadah is very comprehensive and goes beyond these acts mentioned
above.
Literally,
`ibadah stands for submission and showing humility to Allah, the Lord of the
Worlds, as He is the One Who has given us bounties and favours.
Therefore, any
act of goodness that is classified under righteousness and piety is considered
to be an act of worship in Islam.
It is reported
that the Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu `alayhi wa salaam) asked Muadh Ibn Jabal
(may Allah be pleased with him):
“Do you know what right Allah Most High has on
His servants and what right they have on Him?”
He said: "No, Allah and His Messenger
know best.” Thereupon Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu `alayhi wa salaam) replied:
“The right people owe to Allah is to worship
Him alone and associate no partner with Him.
And the right
people deserve from Allah is not to be punished if they do not associate any
partner with Him.”
This Hadith indicates the broad concept of
`ibadah in Islam, and that Almighty Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) the Almighty can forgive any sin except taking
other partners with Him, Exalted be He.
People are required to strive against
themselves and overcome their desires and not to respond to their
evil-whispering soul.
Allah Most High says:
“And those who strive in Our (cause), We will
certainly guide them to our Paths: For verily Allah is with those who do
right.” (Al-`Ankabut: 69)
In addition to
this, people should spend in the cause of Almighty Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala
(GOD), give charity to their relatives and others, avoid evils such as
backbiting, Slander, suspicion, spying, etc. They should abide by truth,
honesty, keeping promises, and all Islamic manners that have been stated in the
ever-lasting and all-encompassing book, the Qur’an. Allah Almighty says:
“We have not neglected anything in the
Book.” (Al-Anam: 38)
As for Dawa, it means to enjoin and call to
what is good and forbid and warn against what is evil.
It is the
obligation of people who are qualified, have profound understanding of the
Deen, and have good character and manners,
And have a
broad knowledge of Islam.
Concerning the best method of giving Dawa,
it is by wisdom and gentle approach, as Allah (Glorified be He) taught His
noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) in the Qur’an:
“Invite (all) to the Way of thy Lord with
wisdom and beautiful preaching; and argue with them in ways that are best and
most gracious.” (An-Nahl: 125)
And He says in another verse:
“Thus it is due to mercy from Allah that you
deal with them gently, and had you been rough, hard hearted,
They would
certainly have dispersed from around you; pardon them therefore and ask pardon
for them, and take counsel with them in the affair.” (Al `Imran: 159)
And He says
elsewhere:
“Keep to forgiveness (O Muhammad), and
enjoin kindness, and turn away from the ignorant.” (Al-`Araf: 199)
Do you fit the
picture...? He! He! He!
For those of
you going out there to spread Islam I have some advice:
1.-You must
Look into yourself first and ask 'am I a good Muslim?’
If you are not
then you must sort that out before going out there, Almighty Allah Subhanahu WA
Ta’aala (GOD) is far more concerned about you than others.
2. Make sure
you know enough about Islam first, otherwise you will fail from the beginning.
3. Never go out
there with the intention of turning someone, go out there with the intention of
teaching.
Almighty Allah
Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) does not care how many you turn, rather He cares
that you tried to teach.
4. Teach people
and don't preach to them, everyone hates a preacher.
5. Lead by
example AND practice what you teach. Hypocrisy is one of the biggest sins in
Islam.
6. Always tell
the truth about Islam, no matter what.
7. Don't do the
whole 'you're in hell if you don't do this' this or that bit.
How do YOU know
that YOU'RE not going to hell? And who gave you the right to judge people?
That's Almighty
Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) job, not yours.
8. Don't argue,
shout, raise your voice, belittle, annoy, insult etc people even if they do it
to you.
It not only
detracts from your message (since people will pay more attention to returning
your insults) but it also gives Muslims a bad name.
If, on the
other hand you remain calm and, above all, keep smiling NO MATTER WHAT it’ll
get you is a lot more respect.
I get regular
comments asking me how I can keep my self calm with some of the things that get
thrown at me.
It's really
just a case of rising above it; once you start to return/give insults then you
have stopped teaching.
9. Connected to
the above point, don't get involved in arguments. Debating a point is fine, but
arguing is just stupid.
That also
applies to posting on websites. When you see someone telling a lie about Islam,
either because they misunderstand
or are trying
to attack Islam, then politely point out how they are wrong, back up your point
with evidence and leave it at that,
Don’t get
involved in an argument my friend.
The most
important thing to do though is to look at yourself and how you are as a
Muslim,
You are accountable
for your own actions the most so you MUST concentrate on yourself and being a
good Muslim first and foremost.
……………… Now do
you still want to start a Dawa centre? ................................
If you want to
set up a Dawa group calling the people of your area back to Almighty Allah
Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD),
Then this is a
sketch of how you could do that InshAllah:
1- Announce
that you are intending to set up a Dawa group by various means e.g. websites,
Emails, putting
up posters in your, council, schools, colleges, local mosques (after seeking
permission from mosque committee),
Hand out flyers
after Jummah prayers,
Continue to
link up with the Muslim community in your area so that they know what you are
up to.
Try to give
talks and publicise yourself so as to get support from the community.
This will be
very beneficial for you in the long term.
The more you
are linked up with your community the more support and boost you will end up
getting.
Plus you will
have the advantage that you will be benefiting Muslims as well as not yet
Muslims (aka non Muslims).
Because the
Muslims will be encouraged and inspired by your brave and reward full actions
and you have the chance to help them too.
You can start
thinking about how to set up your stalls, in which locations and what kind of
stall or gazebo you will buy etc.
You will also
need to ask permission from the local council and see what requirements that
asks from you
E.g. you may
need to purchase public liability insurance, and fill various council forms etc.
But it’s not a major issue Alhamdulillah.
- You can experiment with your own ideas and
styles of doing Dawa. Everyone is experimenting nowadays.
- That’s it
basically. Now get the people to man your stall and do the Dawa.
The first day don’t be too proactive, have a
look to see what happens from the outside.
Also the
council might want to check on you, so make sure everything is done well and
you are all neat and tidy with everything InshAllah.
Remember you
are the ambassadors of Islam when you are doing Dawa so make sure you always
present a good image.
E.g. Dress nicely, put perfume like the Holy
Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) etc. Be a proficient Dawa group.
Not an average one.
- InshAllah
then as long as you are doing your utmost to do good Dawa,
Almighty Allah
Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) will bless you with many converts
and you then
next need to think about how to support them as it is difficult for them and
many converts go back to non Islam
Useful/Important
points:
1- Don’t rush things. Remember Haste is
from the Devil. And that Almighty Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) loves it
when we do a job that we do it well.
2- Try to plan as best as you can.
3- Try to build up a good relationship
between the team members so that Almighty Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) is
pleased with you all and grants you and the group a massive success InshAllah.
Make sure you have no arrogance among you and that it’s not about who becomes
leader etc. If you are thinking like that you will never succeed.
So please don’t
think about things that way. Not just in Dawa but in all aspect of our lives.
Choose your
leader best on merit and try to be as supportive as possible to him.
4- Remember ultimately you are doing this
work of Dawa to please your creator.
So try to make sure than in every little
action involved in your work He is pleased with it.
So look at how
you are doing your work as well as the work. Make sure it is pleasing to
Almighty Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD).
5- Try to think deeply about what Dawa is
and why you are doing it. This will give you the best strength and insight into
this wonderful activity.
I believe you
should definitely see it as an amazing and very rewarding activity. Do not see
it as a job that must be done and that’s it.
You would not
be doing it in the right spirit, I don’t believe.
6- Notice also how your Muslim community
are reacting to your effort in Dawa and try to ensure that they are coming with
you and are not leaving you behind. It’s important to establish report with
them so that InshAllah from them many will participate and benefit immensely
from this work. Because ultimately this work will lead to the re-emergence of
Islam as the dominate power on earth as foretold by the prophets (sayings) and
also by Allah in the Qur’an.
This is what I
believe. So the quicker the Muslims get into it the better for them and the
world.
So you would be
benefiting the Muslims and humanity.
What a grand job you are doing!! ”Mash ‘Allah it’s
like the job of the Prophets and Messengers of Almighty Allah Subhanahu WA
Ta’aala (GOD). Wow COOL!
7- And lastly but this is so important and
should really have been my first point: Always keep in touch with Almighty
Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) by keeping to ask Him in every step of the way
to grant you success in that step. This way you stay attached and linked up to
Him and you become heavenly guided InshAllah. Remembrance of Allah is the most
important of all things I think. There is evidence for this in the Qur’an I
believe. (WA Lethikrullahi Akbar).
Enjoining good and forbidding evil is the
pivot and most important principle in Islam and it is the main reason why
Almighty Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) sent His Prophets and Messengers to
His creatures.
If this
principle is not implemented and put into practice, then prophet hood is
ineffective, the deen fades away, misguidance, corruption and ignorance
prevail, civilizations decline, and nations are destroyed.
Whenever this
principle has been extinguished, people follow their desires and whims, ignore
their Lord, and live like animals — and then you can hardly find anyone who
adheres to the principle of enjoining well And forbidding evil, even though the
reward of putting it into practice is great in the sight of Almighty Allah
Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD).
I believe it is
obligatory in the sense that one must identify themselves as a Muslim to others
and lead by example using the Qur'an and Sunnah, not simply by active
persuasion or sermons. Actions speak louder than words.
"Let there
rise from among you group(s) Calling society to Islam, commanding society to do
what Allah orders
I.e.
obligatory, and to refrain from what He forbids i.e. prohibited, and these
(group(s)) are the ones who are successful." [Q 3:104].
As Muslims we
are obligated to carry ISLAM to believers and non-believers and struggle to
make our deen be known to mankind.
The word "Dawa"
in Arabic literally means invitation, and that is what this is about. Inviting
people to Almighty Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD),
And
specifically inviting those who are not Muslim to embrace the religion of Islam
and become part of the body of the Muslim Ummah.
All Muslim have
a duty then to invite others to Almighty Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD)
according to their individual capacity and circumstance,
And there is
another duty that follows on from that that is often neglected and that is duty
of care to those new Muslims to ensure
That not only
are their religious needs but also in fact their worldly needs are looked
after.
It is painfully
obvious that this is obligation that has been often neglected and even
forgotten altogether,
And when it is
done it is often done in a haphazard and random manner.
Many have been
deceived into thinking that giving Dawa is not their job and that it is beyond
their ability
And it is
something that should be left to the imams and the experts.
The fact is
that looking at the time of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu alayhi
wasallam) and at his noble companions all of them,
Even the most simple of them looked at
inviting others to Islam as a duty and an essential part of their religion.
The Holy
Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) described him self as being like
the one who invites others to participate in a feast.
So those who
accepted ate from the feast and those who refused did not.
It is very
clear though that the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) did
invite, and encouraged people to enter into Islam and warned them of the dire
consequence of failing to accept that call.
He did not
merely present information about Islam.
So this calling
and inviting is in fact one of the greatest tasks of all the messengers, and
those who follow that example are following in the footsteps of the best of all
the human beings.
"Who is
better in speech than one who calls to Allah, works righteousness and says:
"I am of those who bow in Islam"? 41:33
Hassan al Basri
recited this verse and said:
"This person
is the beloved to Allah, the walee of Almighty Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD)
and is the most beloved to Him from amongst the people of the earth.
He answered the call of Almighty Allah
Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) and invites the people to the very same call he
responded to.
He works
righteous deeds within his response and declares, 'Indeed I am from the
Muslims."
So remember oh
Muslim that this life is short and the next eternal, and that is your deeds
that Allah will weigh up for you in scales.
So whoever's
deeds are heavy with good, they will have a happy end. So think about what will
maximise you scale of good deeds, and make it heavy!
So bear in mind
that when you read what the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu alayhi wasallam)
said
"That whoever
encourages someone to do a righteous deed then they will get the reward for
that person doing that righteous deed without that person’s reward being
reduced in the least.
“So if you are
the means for someone entering Islam, then no wonder it is better than all the
best of the wealth of this world,
Since every
time that person prays, fasts, reads Qur’an, gives charity, remembers Allah,
then you get a share of the reward for that.
So not fail
dear reader to part of this call, and do not fail to contribute as much as you
can to this blessed invitation,
For according to the degree of you
contribution so is the extent of your reward!
A brother or
sister must lead by example.
A brother or
sister must be patient with all brothers and sisters.
A brother or
sister must observe, develop and nurture their own Iman before they try to
observe, develop, or nurture another brothers or sisters Iman.
If ask a
question one must respond accordingly with what wisdom that Almighty Allah
Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) has graced them with,
And share such truth that they have been
blessed with.
"If
someone asks what work there is to do, light the candle in their hand?" -
Rumi
How many
calamities have befallen this nation, one after the other in rapid succession?
And all of
these disasters have causes that are based in being far from our religion and
from being immersed in disobedience, Sin and neglect of our duties.
Among the
matters which our Lord warned us of abandoning is the obligation of enjoining
what is good and forbidding what is evil and calling to Almighty Allah
Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD).
Indeed when we
abandon this duty calamities will strike us and although we will beg and plead
to Almighty Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD),
He will not
respond to our cries due to our leaving this duty as the Holy Prophet Muhammad
(Sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) said:
"You must
enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong or else Almighty Allah Subhanahu
WA Ta’aala (GOD) will send up you a calamity and you will make Dua and your Dua
will not be accepted."
So this is duty
on every individual according to their own circumstance and ability,
Abu Sa'id
Khudri relates that he heard from the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu alayhi
wasallam) as saying:
"If anyone
notices something evil, should change it with his hands and if he cannot he should
change it with his tongue and if he cannot he should at least hate it in his
heart and that is the weakest form of faith." Muslim
And what
greater evil is there in the sight of Almighty Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD)
that people should make shirk with Him and disbelieve in Him and reject the
message that He sent for their benefit and guidance?
This is not
only a matter for scholars and imams, but for everyone and the blessed Holy
Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) said:
"Convey from me even if it one
ayah." So whatever you know and understand from the deen you should convey
that, and indeed Allah mention in His book:
"By Time,
Certainly the human beings are in a state of loss, except those who believe and
do righteous deeds and join together in the teaching of truth and join together
in patience."
So, if we leave
calling to and teaching the truth we will certainly be of the losers, and may
Almighty Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) protect us from that!
Furthermore the
Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) gave the example of people
in a boat which has an upper and lower deck.
The people on
the upper deck have water and the people on the lower deck have none.
So those people
on the lower deck thirsty but they are shy to disturb those on the upper deck
so they start to make a hole in the boat to get water.
So if those
people on the upper deck do not prevent those people on the lower deck then
they will all perish!"
So this is what
the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) warned about, that when
the evil is more than the good then even the good will suffer,
And we can see
that around us today as crime and immorality and the surrender to al Hawa, the desires,
is everywhere,
So evil and
hatred and mischief has become wide spread in a manner that envelopes us all!
Certainly all
the good is obeying Almighty Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) and following His
deen, and all evil lies in opposing it.
What greater evil can fall humanity than their
being far from their Lord and His perfect knowledge
And guidance
that He revealed for their benefit in the Qur’an and through the example of His
noble messenger the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu alayhi wasallam)?
The best of nations
When the
Muslims take up this duty and raise this call, and extend this invitation then
and only then will we be the best of all nations,
Since doing
that is a condition of our success as Almighty Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD)
says:
"Ye are
the best of peoples raised up for mankind enjoining what is right forbidding
what is wrong and believing in Allah." Al Imran 3:110
You and I have
embarked on a project to help try and make this a reality.
Calling to good
and prohibiting evil is the distinguishing mark of this nation, and
instrumental to our success, so when we abandon that the description of being
the best of peoples can no longer apply to us, rather we might become like
those whom Almighty Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) cursed due to their hiding
the truth that they had:
"Verily,
those who conceal the clear proofs, evidences and the guidance, which We have
sent down, after We have made it clear for the people in the book, they are the
ones cursed by Allah and cursed by the cursers." [Al-Qur’an, al-Baqarah (2):159]
I pray Almighty
Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) to give us strong Iman and sabir. Amen.
I wish you all
well and may you get superior success from the most Superior Beings in
Existence Almighty Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD).
I pray and hope
that Almighty Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) guides us to be from those who
are callers to this noble deen of Islam. Amen.
If I said
anything correct, then it is from Allah (Subhanahu WA Ta’aala),
And if I erred, then that is from me and
Shaitan.
May Allah
Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) make us from the Companions of His Book and unite us
with His righteous slaves in the highest gardens of Paradise.
Amen.
May Allah
Subhanahu wata`aalaa grant us what is best in this world and the next!
Action speaks
louder then words my friend’s practice Islam the way of the Holy Prophet
Muhammad (Sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) did.
May Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) help us
to do that which He loves and which pleases Him?
May Allah
Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) make our efforts sincere and keep us all on the
straight path...........
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