The truth of the matter is da’wah can be delivered in a number of different ways. There is not 1 specific way to invite people to Islam.When inviting people to Islam we must use wisdom, holy teachings, and conduct ourselves in a respectable manner. With that being said, every person and every community should look at their strengths and use them to their advantage. We should also be well informed about our audience, as different methods work with different peoples. Nevertheless, there are some proven methods which are all found in the Qur’an and the sunnah.
Invite people to the deen with the Book of Allah (The Qur’an)
The Qur’an is the only book on earth which is flawless. Therefore, anything you quote from it is the truth. Throughout history many people have been touched by the beauty of the Qur’an. This beauty which transcends space, time and culture has led many people to say “There is no deity besides Allah and Muhammad (S) is the Messenger of Allah
Tell people about the life of Muhammad (S)
Unfortunately many people in America know nothing about Prophet Muhammad (S) or they have misinformation. Certain communities still believe (in large numbers) that Prophet Muhammad (S) refers to Elijah Muhammad. Others get all there information from non-Islamic news outlets. This is a great injustice. Muhammad (S) who is ranked my numerous historians to be the most influential person to walk the earth is still not known in this country. If we tell people about his life, his kindness, his miracles, and the legacy which he left behind people will come to Islam in droves, inshaa Allah.
Debate with the people
This debate is not the one when both parties are yelling, everybody is angry, and no wisdom is being displayed. This debate is the one which was used by Ibrahim (S). Ibrahim (S) invited people by appealing to their intellects, gently showing them the mistaken ways in their thinking with signs from the universe.
Help the community and those who cannot help themselves
Feed the poor, clean the streets, cloth the less fortunate and provide medicine to the sick. Being involved with the everyday life of the people around you has a profound impact and is a practice of our pious predecessors. Allah (SWT) says: “It is not rightful conduct that you turn your faces towards the East or the West; But it is righteousness-To believe in Allah, and the Last Day, and the Angels, and the Book, and the messengers; To spend from your own wealth, in spite of your love for it, for your kin, orphans, for the needy, for the wayfarer, for those who ask, and for the ransom of slaves…” (2:177)
Live your life as a Muslim
“Indeed you have a beautiful pattern of conduct in the messenger of Allah” Acting in accord with the ideals found in the Qur’an and the sunnah such as forgiveness, justice, fair dealing, belief in the unseen, retribution from Allah, hospitality and so forth are sure to affect the greater society in a positive way.
Donating to efforts which support da’wah
As the old saying goes, “Show me the money and I’ll show you your priorities.” If da’wah is a priority, like it should be, a portion of our wealth would be going into da’wah projects especially if we are not among the individuals or groups who literally go out and do the da’wah.
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“And hold fast, all of you together by the Rope which Allah (stretches out to you), and do not be divided among yourselves (being Muslims); And remember with thanks Allah’s favor on you; For you were enemies and He joined your hearts together in love, so that by His Grace you became brethren; And you were once on the brink to the Pit of the Fire, and He saved you from it. Thus does Allah make His Signs clear to you: That you may be guided.” (3:103)
Da’awat-ul-Islam (Calling people to Islam) changes society one person at a time.
Many times we find ourselves frustrated at the “apparent” results of our personal dawah efforts, the dawah efforts of the masjid, and the dawah efforts of national organizations. However, we should not lose hope, fall into despair or stop our support of dawa efforts made around the country.
Dawah should be seen as a dual investment, long term and short term. Despite what we may see or believe thousands of people are accepting Islam every year. One by one people are coming to the truth because we are taking the time to give dawah.
A perfect example is the above picture. Each of them is Muslim because someone took the time to tell them about Islam with words and actions.
Before Islam these brothers were lost in the wilderness of dunya. Some of them maybe would be enemies to each other. Others of them would never hang together because they share so little in common.
Now they are united under the banner of “laa ilaha illallah. Muhammadar rasul Allah.” Not only are they Muslims but they are all active members of their different communities’, married to Muslimahs and productive citizens of society.
Kenyatta is a certified HVAC technician. Qasim is a Graphic Design major at Daley College and the manager of Furqaan Dawah Center located on 7950 S. Kingston Ave. in Chicago, IL. Dawud is a jack of all trades and working for a Fortune 500 company. Habibullah is a recent graduate of Devry University with a degree in Electrical Engineering and works for a small biomedical company. Abdullah works at a manufacturing plant and has plans to begin a major real estate endeavor. Abdulshakur has just graduated from Governors State University with his degree in Communications and is currently the Manager of Communications at Furqaan Academy. And Jibreel , while only entering the 8th grade, has had the opportunity to study Arabic in Egypt and is thankful his parents accepted Islam so he doesn’t have to deal with smoking and drinking at home.
These brothers are not exceptions to the rule. On the contrary, they are the rule when Islam enters the heart of an individual.
Giving up on dawah is equal to giving up on people. Supporting dawah and giving dawah to others is following the path of the prophets (peace be upon all of them) and helping change society for the better.
All of us can take part in changing the lives others. It doesn’t matter if we know them or not. Nor does it matter if we are aware of the positive change taking place. Allah (SWT) is not unaware of who benefits from your dawah even though you may have no clue.
Remember the Prophet (S) said: “By Allah! If a single person embraces Islam at your hands (through you) that will be better for you then the red camels.”
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A group of brothers and sisters in Chicago, IL clean up the streets and call people to Islam in the process, but not without some struggles along the way.
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