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ansab
11/01/05 at 22:15:50
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I need some guidelines on making dawa to non-muslims.  Is there any standard procedure.

Re: Dawa
abdul_aziz
11/02/05 at 09:22:15
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That's a very good question brother. And I appreciate your seeking knowledge about the same...


In dealing with non-Muslims, we the believers are instructed not to be intolerant or narrow-minded.  We must not abuse or speak ill of other religious leaders, nor say anything insulting.  
"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.   For thy Lord knows best who have strayed from His path, and who receive guidance" (Qur'an 16:125).

We must not seek dissention unnecessarily, but live in peace and amity.  Nor can a Muslim pass judgment on whether someone will be to Heaven or Hell - only Allah is the Judge.  
"Those who believe in the Qur'an, and those who follow the Jewish scripture, and the Christians and the Sabians - any who believe in Allah and the Last Day, and work righteousness - shall have their reward with their Lord.  One them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve" (Qur'an 2:62).


Muslims are absolutely forbidden from forcing their faith on others; this negates the very idea of free will and choice.  
The Qur'an says, "There is no compulsion in religion..." (Qur'an 2:256).
It is up to each individual to investigate religion, and personally make a decision as to its validity and their faith in it.  Muslims are not in a position to force anything on anyone - the job of guidance belongs to Allah alone.  
"If it had been your Lord's Will, they would all have believed, all who are on earth!  Will you then compel mankind, against their will, to believe?!  No soul can believe, except by the Will of Allah" (Qur'an 10:99).


I dont believe that there are any set of fixed guidelines or procedures for doing Dawah, however I do know that several Islamic Organizations are willing to train Da'ees on the subject.

For starters you could visit www.irf.net, and check out the Dawah Training Programme there. I must add that it is a really beautiful and interesting program.

Insha-Allah I will post more about this as and when I come across it.

I would like to wish you all the best in your endeavour and pray to Allah (SWT) to give you success in it - Ameen

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Re: Dawa
bhaloo
11/02/05 at 22:32:10
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Dr. Zakir Naik is one of the really good dai's in the world, and Br. Khalid's post is a link there.

Another really good dawah speaker is Yahiya Emerick, author of How to tell others about Islam.  And just about any of his books are really good.  You can purchase them here: http://www.islamicbookstore.com




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