[Wolfn]

Howdy. So......how do you teach others about Islam?

For me, we were going over Islam today in History class, so the teacher allowed me to teach some things. Turns out, I knew far more about Islam than my teacher did. For example, she thought Allah was a different god than Christian's. I even brought my Qu'ran and I was allowed to read Al-Fatiha in Arabic and English. The teacher kept asking me lots of questions and everything and was really interested.

It almost got a little heated. When I said that Allah is the same God as Christian's, this one girl defiantly said "No, Muslims worship a different god than Christians" and the teacher had to change the subject before it got ugly. Afterwards, she was talking to me and she said several of the students were staring at her nasty because of I said that Allah is God.

Also, the other week, I was at a friend's room with a group of friends watching a movie and it came time for Isha salaat. I asked to be excused for prayer and starting doing my thing. As I was going through the rakats, I heard my friends talking. One of them said "I have so much respect for Muslims because of their devotion and everything. I could never get up early and pray or pray 5 times a day". After I finished, they were asking questions about Islam and everything. They're all pretty interested.

[kellyjaz]

I percieve myself as an example for others. [ LOOL] So i try my best to be well mannerd as the prophet pbuh has taught us. So my form of Dawah is doing good and hopefully people can see that this goodness comes from islam [ Allah swt].

We are planning to have a islamic Dawah week in college.

[Adara]

Originally Posted by Wolfn

Howdy. So......how do you teach others about Islam?

Idk... I'm kind of the opinion that I might do more harm than good by speaking directly about Islam, since my knowledge isn't complete. So, yeah, by example (...) is how I 'teach.'

And mashallah, regarding all your efforts.

It almost got a little heated. When I said that Allah is the same God as Christian's, this one girl defiantly said "No, Muslims worship a different god than Christians" and the teacher had to change the subject before it got ugly. Afterwards, she was talking to me and she said several of the students were staring at her nasty because of I said that Allah is God.

That's really interesting. I've never experienced anything like that from a classmate/peer.

[Revert]

The best dawah is that of good natured behaviour and being consistent in your Ibadah. Don't worry so much abouyt "inviting people" to Islam. Alla speaks for himself and brings those hwo he guides, do what you do and do it with the best of intentions.

JUst be careful because some peopel don't want to listen to you speak so when that happens just walk away, never confront people as this isn't our way of inviting people to Islam.

Like i said make the best intentions and Allah will do the rest.

[Bluestar]

i was approached by a Mormon a couple of days ago. He was too young to know his stuff, they sent him out without any armour, so when he tempted me into battle, he took mousy breaths and kept changing his story. I don't like people who preach, whatever religion they're from.

[Revert]

Originally Posted by Bluestar

i was approached by a Mormon a couple of days ago. He was too young to know his stuff, they sent him out without any armour, so when he tempted me into battle, he took mousy breaths and kept changing his story. I don't like people who preach, whatever religion they're from.

Word...especially when they knock on your door before 10am..

[muslima4peace]

Bismillah

Salamualeikum dear brothers&sisters,

i just wanted to know ..what do u think about sisters with Niqab who make on the internet dawa? Is it halal or do u think it´s fitnah becuz of her voice? And if it should be forbidden, r there any proofs?

JazakumAllahukhairan;-)

So long

[Jaysh]

Ask that question here:

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There are dawah carriers and students of knowledge on that website.

[muslima4peace]

BarakAlalhufeek

[dezhen]

Increase your own knowledge of the foundations of our religion and history, but put it in to practice. Inviting others to our religion when you either don't practice, have bad manners and morals or simply look scary, is probably one of the least productive things you can do.

Allah guides whom He wills.

dawood

[Jaysh]

Unfortunately, many people here are displaying extremism in the matter.

Allah [swt] says specifically in the Quran to call others to the Way of Islam:

"Call to the Path of your Lord" (Quran, 16:124)

And the method to call people is not just good example, but preaching:

"Call to the Path of your Lord with wisdom and beautiful preaching" (Quran, 16:124)

And we have the explicit example of the Prophet [s] and the Sahabah, who preached the religion of Islam. Therefore, it is not enough to 'simply be a good Muslim' (since part of 'being a good Muslim' is to invite others to Islam). In fact, the definition of a Mu'min is to call to the good and forbid the evil. Allah [swt] says in the Quran:

"Let there be a community amongst you who calls to the good, enjoins the right, and forbids the evil. They are the ones who have success." (Quran, Al-Imran, 104)

If you are not actively calling to the Path of Islam, then your deen is deficient in this respect. On the Day of Judgment, the kufaar will point to us and say "it's your fault, you never preached the religion to me".

It is completely inappropriate to justify one's inaction by saying that the best dawah is being a good example.

Yes, obviously few people will follow you if you do not practise what you preach. And yes, having excellent behavior is one form of dawah.

However, whether or not you like it, proselytism is a part of our religion. If the Prophet [s] and the Sahabah had not proselytized, then there is no way Arabia would have turned Muslim. Likewise, if we do not proselytize, then Islam will not spread in America.

Also, I disagree with those who say we should not 'confront' them or 'debate' with them. We have the example of the Prophet [s] to refute this, and of Prophet Moses [as], and so many other Prophets. Allah [swt] says:

"Call to the Path of your Lord, with wisdom and beautiful preaching; and debate with them in ways that are best and most gracious." (Quran, 16:124)

Yes, it MUST be done with wisdom and in the best and most gracious way.

And yes, as one wise Islamican said, dawah is not an Arabic word that means to annoy people. Dawah should be done with wisdom and tact. But it should be--and must be--active. In order to maintain the membrane potential we want in America, we need to actively pump ions in, not just rely on passive diffusion.

The reason that many Muslims today feel uncomfortable with proselytizing has to do with secularization. Secularism teaches us that we should box up our religious beliefs and never discuss these matters in society; under this satanic system, religion is a completely private matter that has no bearing on our day-to-day lives interacting with the people.

May Allah [swt] unite our hearts on the Siratul Mustaqeem.

[bluey]

The most hardest dawah done is to your own [Non-Muslim or Muslim] family.



[I'll add more later on the topic].

[Jaysh]

Originally Posted by bluey

The most hardest dawah done is to your own [Non-Muslim or Muslim] family.
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I agree. It's super hard.

[bluey]

Originally Posted by muslima4peace

Bismillah

Salamualeikum dear brothers&sisters,

i just wanted to know ..what do u think about sisters with Niqab who make on the internet dawa? Is it halal or do u think it´s fitnah becuz of her voice? And if it should be forbidden, r there any proofs?

JazakumAllahukhairan;-)

So long

Wa Alaykumsalam,

How exactly do you mean? I'm assuming you're talking about chatting/talking or do you mean doing lectures and the lectures being recorded and published on the Internet?

If it's the former, I wouldn't recommend chatting/talking on the Mic. with strangers to Women at all [Muslim or Non-Muslim], simply because you never know who it could be on the other end.

[Ayooshi]

Asalamu Alaikum,

I find that approaching and debating is always a brain turner. Irregardless of the outcome, if you actually know what your talking about and keep yourself patient, than it does at the very least have people thinking and debating with themselves along while afterwards.

In regards to behaviour, Islam is meant to completely change our very nature, slowly but surely into beautiful character, that should be maintained always at a personal level, and having people on the outside admire and inquire that, is an added bonus.

Fi AmanAllah