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- Written By
- Imam Yahya Hendi
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- 1. Arabic Verb
- 2. Verbal Noun
- 3. “Invite”
- 4. Deenul Islam
- Shari’ah
- Sisalutul Islam
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- 1. Qu’ran & Sunnah
- 2. Enjoin Good; Forbid Evil
- 3. World Needs Islam
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- 1. American Landscape
- 2. Secularism
- 3. Search For More
- 4. Lack of Knowledge About Islam
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- “O Prophet! Proclaim the message that has been revealed unto =
you
from your Lord, for if you do it not, you would not have fulfilled =
the
mission.”
- (Qur’an 5:67)
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- “I have raised among every nation a Messenger who declared,
‘Serve Allah and shun false objects of worship.’ Thus d=
id
Allah guide some, while ruin was justified on others. Travel over t=
he
earth and see what befell those who rejected their Messengers.̶=
1;
- (Qur’an =
16:36)
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- “O followers of earlier revelation! Our Messenger has come t=
o you
bringing clarity after a break (in the chain) of Messengers. This, =
lest
you might claim, ‘We never received any announcer of good new=
s nor
any Warner.’ Now you have received an announcer of good news =
and a
Warner. Allah has power over everything.”
- &nbs=
p;
(Qur’an 5:21)
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- “How many peoples have We destroyed who gave themselves to
wrongdoing? They fell from roofs!
- And how many wells lie idle and neglected, and castles high and st=
rong
also? Don’t they travel through the land so that their hearts=
may
learn the wisdom in all this and that their ears may learn to hear?=
- Truly it’s not their eyes that are blind, but the hearts wit=
hin
their chests!”
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(Qur’an 22:45-46)
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- “There s=
hould
be a numbers of you who actively call people to RIGHTEOUSNESS; who
encourage goodness and forbid evil. These are the ones who shall
prosper.”
- (Q=
ur’an
3:104)
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- “Call people to the path of your Lord with wisdom and inspiri=
ng
speech. Reason with them in a superior and respectful manner. Certa=
inly,
your Lord knows best who strays from His path and who is guided.=
221;
- (Qur’an
16:125)
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- “This is=
a
reminder for all humanity, for those who desire the straight
path.”
- (Qur’an 81:27-28)
- “And We have made you a moderate community that you may be a
witness to humanity even as the Messenger is a witness to you.̶=
1;
- (Qur’an 2:143)
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- “Convey this Message, even if only one ayah.”
- &nbs=
p;
(Bukhari)
- “Learn the required precepts of Islam and the Qur’an, =
then
teach them to others, for I will not live forever.”
- &nbs=
p;
(Bukhari, Muslim)
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- 1. Approach
- 2. Realize (Intellect & Understanding)
- 3. Materials
- 4. Masjid
- 5. Negative Habits
- 6. Physical Fitness
- 7. Diet
- 8. Contemplate (Think & Reflect)
- 9. Ibadat
- 10. Knowledge
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- “By Allah, this world compared to the next is like dipping y=
our
fingertip into the sea. Consider what you bring out.”
- &nb=
sp;
(Bukhari)
- “The successful person in one who has accepted Islam, been
provided with enough to live on and has been made content by Allah =
for
what He has given him.”
- &nb=
sp;
(Tirmidhi)
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- Three Levels of Da’wah Work
- 1. Personal Efforts
- 2. Organized Activities
- 3. Major Projects
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- - Expensive
- - Masjids, Councils, Etc.
- - Planning Participation
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- 1. Conventions
- 2. Conferences
- 3. Political Activism
- 4. Funding Masjids & Schools
- 5. Provide Wide Forum
- 6. Coordination Nation-Wide
- 7. Islamic Books & Periodicals
- 8. Radio or T.V. Programs
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- 1. Who am I trying to reach?
- 2. What is the best way to reach them?
- 3. How much time, energy, and money will it take?
- 4. When should I start planning?
- 5. What do I need to get?
- 6. Who will assist me/us?
- 7. Where/ When will the activity take place?
- 8. Have I covered everything?
- 9. Do I have any back-up plans?
- 10. Will there be any follow-up for those who want to learn more?=
li>
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- 1. Know Your Speaker
- 2. Avoid Debates
- 3. Limit Event
- 4. Clear Defined Topic
- 5. Refreshments
- 6. Political Discussions
- 7. Free Literature
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- 1. Material Selection
- 2. Read Material First
- 3. Over-Eagerness
- 4. Too Much Literature
- 5. Lecture About Islam
- 6. Political Arguments
- 7. Personal Appearance
- 8. Keep A Record
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- - Parents
- - Islamic Environment
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- 1. Authority of Father; Respect of Mother
- 2. Salat, Ramadan, & Sunnah
- 3. Family Study=
&
Discussion
- 4. Jum’ah=
As A
Unit
- 5. Islamic Valu=
es
- -TV, Books, Etc.
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- 1. Power & Respect
- 2. Knowledge
- 3. Mistakes: Propagators of Islam
- 4. Misunderstanding: Purpose of creation
- 5. Leadership
- 6. All-American Da’wah Strategy
- 7. Resources
- 8. Vision
- “…Always there shall be present in our Ummah such a gr=
oup.
The opposition of their enemies will not succeed in harming
them…”
- &nbs=
p;
(Buhkari)
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- 1. Faith
- 2. Trust
- 3. Wisdom
- 4. Intellect
- 5. Struggle & Devotion
- 6. Sacrifice & Dedication
- 7. Collective Efforts
- 8. Satisfactory Arguments
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- 9.
Open-Heartedness
- 10. Broad Mindedness
- 11. Opponents: Speak Politely
- 12. Aspect of Islam
- 13. Explanation: All=
of
Islam
- 14. Faults & Defects of Others
- 15. No Self-Interest
- 16. Knowledge of Audience
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- 17. Knowledge of Isl=
am
- 18. Be a Model of Is=
lam
- 19. Serve the People
- 20. Communication Skills
- 21. Time Management
- 22. Nobility &
Integrity
- 23. Dikr & Du=
217;aa’
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- - One or Few
- Friends, Family & Acquaintances
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- 1. Live Islam
- 2. Donate Books
- 3. Respond to Anti-Islamic Propaganda
- 4. Advertise: Flyers, Newspaper Etc.
- 5. Muslim Media
- 6. Support Islamic Causes
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- 1. Opportunity
- 2. There is no need for particular efforts in it.
- 3. Simple & Little Stress
- 4. No Specialization Required
- 5. Good Practice & Training
- 6. Da’iyah: Guarded Against Hypocrisy
- 7. Exchange of Ideas
- 8. Its paths continue to exist and never close down on you
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- 1. Personal Touch
- 2. Results
- 3. Nature & Inclinations
- 4. No Growth Potential
- 5. Show Concern
- 6. Listening Skills
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- 7. Questions to Ask Yourself:
- - Do I speak hars=
h to
them?
- - Do I speak very much?
- - Does my voice get loud while talking?
- - Am I bitter in =
my
method?
- 8. Personal Gains
- 9. Apologize
- 10. Discuss Upon Facts
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- 1. Hikmah
- 2. Denominators
- 3. Speak Gently
- 4. No Forceful Conversion
- 5. Forgiveness Best Virtue
- 6. Treat Bad With Good
- 7. Moderation In Delivery
- 8. Message of Hope
- 9. Prayer For the Contacted
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- Substantial Da’wah Material
- 1. Lectures, Debates, Etc.
- 2. Fundraising
- 3. Establish Prayers
- 4. Mailing Services
- 5. Advertisements
- 6. Community Social Work
- 7. Youth Activities
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- 1. Speech Length
- 2. Do Not Criticize
- 3. Preparation
- 4. Topic Selection
- 5. Choice of Words
- 6. Timing
- 7. Place
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- 8. Physciological Prepardness
- 9. Avoid Disputes
- 10. First Impression
- 11. Style
- 12. Modesty
- 13. History
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- 14. Speech Division
- 15. Reasoning
- 16. Recitation of Qu’ran
- 17. Usage of Hadith
- 18. Controlling Audience
- 19. Being Optimistic
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