109- How to start Da`wah
Q: If we want to perform Da`wah (calling to Islām) to a certain person, how do we start? What are the main steps so that this person responds and enters the upright monotheistic religion of Islām (Islāmic Monotheism - to worship none but Allāh Alone). May Allāh reward you well.
A: The first step is to show the greatness and merits of Islām, and that Allāh sent Muhammad (ﷺ) with the religion of Islām, which is the very same religion with which He sent all the previous prophets and messengers. Show them that this is the true religion and that Allāh sent Muhammad (ﷺ) with the truth, and it is a duty on every sane person to strive to preserve the integrity of their Iman (faith) so that they die on the correct path and right religion, and therefore deserve to enter Jannah (Paradise) and be saved from Hellfire. Explain the Islāmic faith to them; that it is the way of deliverance from Hell and it is the Straight Path, and that all the other religions, Judaism and Christianity, are false. There is no other true religion except Islām. {Truly, the religion with Allāh is Islām.} However, this must be done in a good manner, being gentle and using kind words. You should encourage them to desire it, and assure them that with praise of Allāh, it is easy to follow. There is no difficulty in the way or heavy burdens; rather, it is a number of good deeds required which - all praise be to Allāh - are easy to do, until they respond to you by Allāh's Will and enter Islām. If the people you are trying to guide are Muslims who commit sins, then the evil of the misdeeds and sins they are doing should be pointed out to them, clarifying the dangers of committing such sins and the adverse effects they have on the human heart, first making it ruthless and then eventually causing its death due to Allāh's Wrath on them. You should warn them about continuing to commit these sins, and help and advise them to repent; urge them to quickly repent before they die, because continuing in committing sins incurs Allāh's Wrath, and results in a bad ending, and a reason for being punished on the Day of Judgment except for those whom Allāh has mercy on. The second step: Explain Islām to them; if they are Kafirs (disbelievers/non-Muslims), Islām should be explained to them, by saying: Islām is such and such, Islām is to testify that La ilaha illa Allāh (there is no god but Allāh), and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allāh, explain the meaning of "La ilaha illa Allāh", that it means that no one should be worshipped except Allāh Alone, nothing else is to be worshipped with Him, whether a statue, a prophet, graves, trees or stones, rather all worship must be to Allāh Alone: Salah, Dua`a (supplication), slaughtering, vowing and Sawm (Fasting) etc. They must also testify that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allāh, which means bearing witness that Muhammad ibn 'Abdullah ibn 'Abdul-Mutallib from the family of Hashim, from Quraysh is truly the Messenger of Allāh. Allāh sent him to all mankind and he is the Last of the Prophets. He (ﷺ) was sent with a complete Shariah (Islāmic law). Anyone who embraces it will enter Jannah, and anyone who ignores it and wastes it will enter Hellfire. Inform them of the Pillars of Islām: Salah, Zakah (obligatory charity), Sawm and Hajj. Also, teach them the Pillars of Iman and advise them to hastily embrace this and begin worshipping Allāh and obey His Prophet arid that whoever dies while adhering to this path will enter Jannah. The third step: Strive to exhort them to perform good works, preserve their time and make good use of it, and to keep away from things which are of no benefit. They have to use time wisely by making Dhikr (Remembrance of Allāh), performing good deeds, and doing supererogatory acts of worship, which will make up for any shortfalls in obligatory acts of worship. Also, these are the means for elevating their rank and gaining more Hasanat (good deeds). They should always fill their time with good deeds, with Salah, Dhikr, reading the Qur`an and keeping company with good people, and encouraging others to contribute to charitable causes.
[Vol. 1, Page No. 294-296]
Q: If we want to perform Da`wah (calling to Islām) to a certain person, how do we start? What are the main steps so that this person responds and enters the upright monotheistic religion of Islām (Islāmic Monotheism - to worship none but Allāh Alone). May Allāh reward you well.
A: The first step is to show the greatness and merits of Islām, and that Allāh sent Muhammad (ﷺ) with the religion of Islām, which is the very same religion with which He sent all the previous prophets and messengers. Show them that this is the true religion and that Allāh sent Muhammad (ﷺ) with the truth, and it is a duty on every sane person to strive to preserve the integrity of their Iman (faith) so that they die on the correct path and right religion, and therefore deserve to enter Jannah (Paradise) and be saved from Hellfire. Explain the Islāmic faith to them; that it is the way of deliverance from Hell and it is the Straight Path, and that all the other religions, Judaism and Christianity, are false. There is no other true religion except Islām. {Truly, the religion with Allāh is Islām.} However, this must be done in a good manner, being gentle and using kind words. You should encourage them to desire it, and assure them that with praise of Allāh, it is easy to follow. There is no difficulty in the way or heavy burdens; rather, it is a number of good deeds required which - all praise be to Allāh - are easy to do, until they respond to you by Allāh's Will and enter Islām. If the people you are trying to guide are Muslims who commit sins, then the evil of the misdeeds and sins they are doing should be pointed out to them, clarifying the dangers of committing such sins and the adverse effects they have on the human heart, first making it ruthless and then eventually causing its death due to Allāh's Wrath on them. You should warn them about continuing to commit these sins, and help and advise them to repent; urge them to quickly repent before they die, because continuing in committing sins incurs Allāh's Wrath, and results in a bad ending, and a reason for being punished on the Day of Judgment except for those whom Allāh has mercy on. The second step: Explain Islām to them; if they are Kafirs (disbelievers/non-Muslims), Islām should be explained to them, by saying: Islām is such and such, Islām is to testify that La ilaha illa Allāh (there is no god but Allāh), and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allāh, explain the meaning of "La ilaha illa Allāh", that it means that no one should be worshipped except Allāh Alone, nothing else is to be worshipped with Him, whether a statue, a prophet, graves, trees or stones, rather all worship must be to Allāh Alone: Salah, Dua`a (supplication), slaughtering, vowing and Sawm (Fasting) etc. They must also testify that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allāh, which means bearing witness that Muhammad ibn 'Abdullah ibn 'Abdul-Mutallib from the family of Hashim, from Quraysh is truly the Messenger of Allāh. Allāh sent him to all mankind and he is the Last of the Prophets. He (ﷺ) was sent with a complete Shariah (Islāmic law). Anyone who embraces it will enter Jannah, and anyone who ignores it and wastes it will enter Hellfire. Inform them of the Pillars of Islām: Salah, Zakah (obligatory charity), Sawm and Hajj. Also, teach them the Pillars of Iman and advise them to hastily embrace this and begin worshipping Allāh and obey His Prophet arid that whoever dies while adhering to this path will enter Jannah. The third step: Strive to exhort them to perform good works, preserve their time and make good use of it, and to keep away from things which are of no benefit. They have to use time wisely by making Dhikr (Remembrance of Allāh), performing good deeds, and doing supererogatory acts of worship, which will make up for any shortfalls in obligatory acts of worship. Also, these are the means for elevating their rank and gaining more Hasanat (good deeds). They should always fill their time with good deeds, with Salah, Dhikr, reading the Qur`an and keeping company with good people, and encouraging others to contribute to charitable causes.
[Vol. 1, Page No. 294-296]
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