[Slideshare] fiqh-course (august 2014-batch) -# 14-dawah-in-singapore-(26-november-2014)

““INTRODUCTION TO THE INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF STUDY OF FIQH FIQH ””

Intermediate Level Islamic course in English for AdultsIntermediate Level Islamic course in English for Adultsconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.

All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

And say: O Lord! Increase for me my knowledge

Using text & curriculum he has developed especially for Using text & curriculum he has developed especially for Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims. Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims.

““To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”

AUGUST 2014 - INTAKEAUGUST 2014 - INTAKE

LESSON # 14 – LESSON # 14 – ( a continuation )( a continuation )

DA’WAH IN SINGAPORE : DA’WAH IN SINGAPORE : CRITIQUE AND ASSESSMENTCRITIQUE AND ASSESSMENT

UPDATED 26 NOVEMBER 2014UPDATED 26 NOVEMBER 2014

PREVIOUSLY EXPLAINED PREVIOUSLY EXPLAINED

““O you who have believed, respond to Allah and O you who have believed, respond to Allah and

to the to the Messenger when he calls you to that Messenger when he calls you to that

which gives you lifewhich gives you life. “. “

((Qur’an: Anfaal: 8: 24Qur’an: Anfaal: 8: 24))


PREVIOUSLY EXPLAINED PREVIOUSLY EXPLAINED All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

SIMILAR BUT NOT THE SAMESIMILAR BUT NOT THE SAME

WARNING AGAINST USURPERS WARNING AGAINST USURPERS IN THE GUISE OF THE TRUTHFULIN THE GUISE OF THE TRUTHFUL

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.



IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.

By: USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL


Differentiating the General Differentiating the General from the Specific (technical) from the Specific (technical) terms used.terms used.



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AD-DA-‘I WAD-DA’WAHAD-DA-‘I WAD-DA’WAH(THE CALLER AND THE CALL)(THE CALLER AND THE CALL)

MUBALLIGHMUBALLIGH

MUDAR-RIS WA MU-‘AL-LIMMUDAR-RIS WA MU-‘AL-LIM

MURAB-BI’ - MU-AD-DIB - MURSHIDMURAB-BI’ - MU-AD-DIB - MURSHID

MUS-LIMUS-LIHH AD-DEEN WAL-UMMAH AD-DEEN WAL-UMMAH

MUJAD-DIDMUJAD-DID

MUJAHID - DA’WAHMUJAHID - DA’WAH

BIL-LISAAN BIL-QALAAM BIL-HAAL BIS-SAYF

QUDWAH HASANAH MUNAZARAH


THE AMBASSADOR

MEDIA DEPARTMENT

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

RESEARCH – THINK TANK - DEPARTMENT

COUNTER INTELLIGENCE

PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT – FIELD WORK



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It saddens us when there are certain “Muslims” who display

cynicism and even discourage (if not prevent) efforts of “Da’wah”

towards others.

“ “In their hearts is a disease; and Allah has increased their disease and In their hearts is a disease; and Allah has increased their disease and

grievous is the penalty they (incur), because they are false (to grievous is the penalty they (incur), because they are false (to

themselves).” themselves).”

((Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 10Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 10))

WARNING : LEST WE FORGETWARNING : LEST WE FORGET


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towards others.

““When it is said to them: "Make not mischief on the earth", they say: When it is said to them: "Make not mischief on the earth", they say:

"Why, we only want to make peace!" Of a surety, they are the ones "Why, we only want to make peace!" Of a surety, they are the ones

who make mischief, but they realize (it) not.” who make mischief, but they realize (it) not.”

((Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 11-12Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 11-12))



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towards others.


“When it is said to them: "Believe as the others believe" they say:

"Shall we believe as the fools believe?" Nay, of a surety they are

the fools, but they do not know.”

(Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 13)


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towards others.


“When they meet those who believe, they say: "We believe" but

when they are alone with their evil ones * they say: "We are really

with you; we (were) only jesting.”

(Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 14)


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towards others.


““These are they who have bartered guidance for errorThese are they who have bartered guidance for error: but their : but their

traffic is profitless, and they have lost true direction.”traffic is profitless, and they have lost true direction.”

((Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 16Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 16))


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towards others.


“ “Those who conceal the clear (Signs) We have sent downThose who conceal the clear (Signs) We have sent down, and the , and the

Guidance, after We have made it clear for the people in the Guidance, after We have made it clear for the people in the

Book―on them shall be Allah's curse and the curse― of those Book―on them shall be Allah's curse and the curse― of those

entitled to curseentitled to curse.” .”

((Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 159Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 159))All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

MUSLIMMUSLIM

Submission

MUNAFIQ JAAHILJAAHIL FAASIQFAASIQ GHAFLAHGHAFLAH ZOLEEMZOLEEM

MUJREEMMUJREEM

When Muslims remain complacent, and do not strive When Muslims remain complacent, and do not strive

continuously with correct learning of continuously with correct learning of Fardhu ‘AinFardhu ‘Ain knowledge knowledge

((‘ILM‘ILM) and with practice (‘) and with practice (‘AMALAMAL) to revive and strengthen ) to revive and strengthen

their Faith (their Faith (IIMANIIMAN), they can fall into these categories :), they can fall into these categories :

WARNING !

LEVELS OF ATTAINMENTLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTTOWARDS HGHEST STATE OF TOWARDS HGHEST STATE OF

TAQWATAQWA


MUSLIMMUSLIM

MU’MEENMU’MEEN

MUMUHHSEENSEEN

MUKHLISWEEN

MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEEN

Believer

Submission

Best or righteous conduct

Sincerity

God-consciousness or Piety

TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM

LEVELS OF ATTAINMENTLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTTOWARDS HGHEST STATE OF TOWARDS HGHEST STATE OF

TAQWATAQWA


MUSLIMMUSLIM

MU’MEENMU’MEEN

MUMUHHSEENSEEN

MUKHLISWEEN

MUTTAQEENMUTTAQEENLEVELS OF ATTAINMENTLEVELS OF ATTAINMENT

TOWARDS HGHEST STATE OF TOWARDS HGHEST STATE OF

TAQWATAQWA

Believer

Submission

Best or righteous conduct

Sincerity

God-consciousness or Piety

TASAWWUR ISLAMTASAWWUR ISLAM

MAQOM AL-ISLAM

MAQOM AT-TAUBAH MAQOM AT-TAUBAH

MAQOM AL-WARA’ MAQOM AL-WARA’

MAQOM AZ-ZUHUD MAQOM AZ-ZUHUD

MAQOM AL-’ARIFEENMAQOM AL-’ARIFEEN



“ “ The The TRUTHTRUTH without any system will be defeated without any system will be defeated

by by FALSEHOODFALSEHOOD which has a system .” which has a system .”

((Sayidina al-Imam ‘Ali bin Abi Talib - kar-ramAllaahu wajhaSayidina al-Imam ‘Ali bin Abi Talib - kar-ramAllaahu wajha))

AL-HAQQ - BI-LAAN-NIZOM - YAGH-LI-BU-HUL - BAA- TwIL – BIN- NIZOM


AL-HAQQ - BI-LAAN-NIZOM - YAGH-LI-BU-HUL - BAA- TwIL – BIN- NIZOM

“ “ The The TRUTHTRUTH without any system will be defeated without any system will be defeated

by by FALSEHOODFALSEHOOD which has a system .” which has a system .”

((Sayidina al-Imam ‘Ali bin Abi Talib - kar-ramAllaahu wajhaSayidina al-Imam ‘Ali bin Abi Talib - kar-ramAllaahu wajha))

“AN-NASEEHAH”The Sincere Advice

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.


Generally in Singapore, conversion to Islam taking place annually, Generally in Singapore, conversion to Islam taking place annually,

was not out of any was not out of any Da’wahDa’wah program specifically directed towards program specifically directed towards

non-Muslim undertaken by any organizations. It was more of a non-Muslim undertaken by any organizations. It was more of a

general type like having public talks, generating interest regarding general type like having public talks, generating interest regarding

Islam, disseminating information, making available resources Islam, disseminating information, making available resources

about Islam, etc. We have a rather ‘about Islam, etc. We have a rather ‘reactivereactive’ program of only ’ program of only

providing services to any interested to know about Islam.providing services to any interested to know about Islam.


Yet despite this, the conversion rate to Islam has been quite Yet despite this, the conversion rate to Islam has been quite

substantial . Many of these people usually come be serious about substantial . Many of these people usually come be serious about

Islam indirectly only through personal encounter with personal Islam indirectly only through personal encounter with personal

Muslim friends, working colleagues, neighbours, would-be Muslim friends, working colleagues, neighbours, would-be

spouses, or from other new-converts of their racial background.spouses, or from other new-converts of their racial background.


Such interested non-Muslims must be provided with relevant Such interested non-Muslims must be provided with relevant

answers and explanations about answers and explanations about Al-IslamAl-Islam – not merely as subject – not merely as subject

or information, but with reason and an engaging approach of or information, but with reason and an engaging approach of

teaching, subjecting them into accepting the truth in Islam . It teaching, subjecting them into accepting the truth in Islam . It

uses (what I termed) “uses (what I termed) “Da’wah-modeDa’wah-mode” addressing their particular ” addressing their particular

need.).need.).


This is very different from the curriculum which the Malay born This is very different from the curriculum which the Malay born

Muslims are used to, which is “Muslims are used to, which is “IslaIslahh-mode-mode”. And it is not simply a ”. And it is not simply a

matter of translating from that which is available in Malay into matter of translating from that which is available in Malay into

English. English. AsaatizahAsaatizah intending to teach these would-be or new intending to teach these would-be or new

converts is advised to learn from those with the experience of converts is advised to learn from those with the experience of

doing this kind of doing this kind of Da’wahDa’wah (teaching Islam to non-Muslims). (teaching Islam to non-Muslims).


Also, the ‘Also, the ‘paranoia paranoia ’ (misperceived fear) of infringing the delicate ’ (misperceived fear) of infringing the delicate

relations in Singapore multi-religious society – (Religious Harmony relations in Singapore multi-religious society – (Religious Harmony

Act), perhaps have caused many to focus all ‘Act), perhaps have caused many to focus all ‘Da’wahDa’wah’ programs to ’ programs to

only Muslims. Direct approach towards non-Muslims, if any, must be only Muslims. Direct approach towards non-Muslims, if any, must be

treaded with much wisdom, right knowledge, tolerance and courage. treaded with much wisdom, right knowledge, tolerance and courage.

Unfortunately, this led to our gross neglect for doing Unfortunately, this led to our gross neglect for doing Da’wahDa’wah to all. to all.


Also the way Islam is taught to Muslims here gradually lost the Also the way Islam is taught to Muslims here gradually lost the

required “required “Da’wah-spiritDa’wah-spirit”, exacerbated by the attitude of “”, exacerbated by the attitude of “Muslims Muslims

learning Islam merely as subjects but not subjecting the Muslims to learning Islam merely as subjects but not subjecting the Muslims to

IslamIslam.” .”

Pursuit in the learning of Islam mostly became “Pursuit in the learning of Islam mostly became “ACADEMICACADEMIC” instead ” instead

of “of “AQEEDAMICAQEEDAMIC”; dealing with partial (”; dealing with partial (JUZ-’IYJUZ-’IY) knowledge instead ) knowledge instead

of them given the wholistic (of them given the wholistic (KULLIYKULLIY) knowledge .) knowledge .


It was because of these, the most favoured and effective It was because of these, the most favoured and effective Da’wahDa’wah

program thus far has been the ‘program thus far has been the ‘indirectindirect’ development of as many ’ development of as many

Muslims, to empower them to become effective ‘Muslims, to empower them to become effective ‘witnesseswitnesses’.’.

Unfortunately most Unfortunately most AsaatizahAsaatizah currently do not have the relevant currently do not have the relevant

proficiency (English – the proficiency (English – the lingua francalingua franca) required by most younger ) required by most younger

Muslims in their understanding Islam and helping them to share.Muslims in their understanding Islam and helping them to share.

Yet, it is these young English-speaking Muslims that can be Yet, it is these young English-speaking Muslims that can be

depended upon to directly engage their non-Muslim friends, depended upon to directly engage their non-Muslim friends,

colleagues or neighbours. So, a program to empower and inspire colleagues or neighbours. So, a program to empower and inspire

them to speak confidently and convincingly about the basics of them to speak confidently and convincingly about the basics of

Islam is required. Islam is required. PREVIOUSLY EXPLAINED PREVIOUSLY EXPLAINED


Thus, one of the earliest program developed to address this was Thus, one of the earliest program developed to address this was

the the IICIIC (Islam & Its’ Challenges) in the 1980-90’s (when I was still (Islam & Its’ Challenges) in the 1980-90’s (when I was still

in Darul Arqam), which later inspired the in Darul Arqam), which later inspired the IAWIAW (Islamic Awareness (Islamic Awareness

Week) on campuses.Week) on campuses.

It was at one time followed through It was at one time followed through by post-IIC programs by post-IIC programs (special (special

educational programs ) as well as assigning roles to these educational programs ) as well as assigning roles to these

‘‘actualized actualized ’ activists while continuously developing them further ’ activists while continuously developing them further

with their basic Islamic knowledge geared towards participating with their basic Islamic knowledge geared towards participating

effectively in one-on-one effectively in one-on-one Da’wahDa’wah work (personal sharing). This work (personal sharing). This

was in 1980-90’s (i.e. when I was a staff in Darul Arqam) but was was in 1980-90’s (i.e. when I was a staff in Darul Arqam) but was

informed that it is no longer being done.informed that it is no longer being done.PREVIOUSLY EXPLAINED PREVIOUSLY EXPLAINED


It was most unfortunate that traditional Islamic method are being It was most unfortunate that traditional Islamic method are being

discarded by those who do not even know or been exposed to discarded by those who do not even know or been exposed to

such method. Instead, corporate-culture and marketing strategies such method. Instead, corporate-culture and marketing strategies

were unashamedly used. ‘Students’ became directors of their were unashamedly used. ‘Students’ became directors of their

‘teachers’ in ‘teachers’ in Da’wahDa’wah program. program.

And ‘And ‘motivationalmotivational’ type or training are favoured as the training ’ type or training are favoured as the training

for for Da’wahDa’wah work. Ad-hoc, seasonal and ‘crash-courses’ are being work. Ad-hoc, seasonal and ‘crash-courses’ are being

‘‘promoted and marketedpromoted and marketed’ – capitalizing upon the increasing ’ – capitalizing upon the increasing

interest amongst unwary younger English-speaking Muslims who interest amongst unwary younger English-speaking Muslims who

may be sincere and well-meaning.may be sincere and well-meaning.PREVIOUSLY EXPLAINED PREVIOUSLY EXPLAINED


Simplistic, “Simplistic, “AnsweringAnswering 20-questions20-questions” type of manual are ” type of manual are

promoted over the proper “promoted over the proper “FIQHUD-DA’WAHFIQHUD-DA’WAH” and “” and “USULUD-USULUD-

DA’WAHDA’WAH” – long-term ” – long-term DA-’IEDA-’IE training programs – previously training programs – previously

conducted by those who had the training and field experience of conducted by those who had the training and field experience of

doing doing Da’wahDa’wah in Singapore. in Singapore.

Confusion thus becomes exacerbated when other countries Confusion thus becomes exacerbated when other countries

approach in approach in Da’wahDa’wah are being popularised – forgetting the are being popularised – forgetting the

difference in their context of difference in their context of Da’wahDa’wah from ours. from ours.

Another very dangerous trend has already emerged when various Another very dangerous trend has already emerged when various

groups promoting their ‘groups promoting their ‘brand brand ’ of Islam began to use ’ of Islam began to use Da’wahDa’wah

programs to recruit their members.programs to recruit their members.PREVIOUSLY EXPLAINED PREVIOUSLY EXPLAINED


For youths and teenagers, how do you make them interested in

Islamic education? This is because, sometimes even their

parents don’t really educate their children in Islamic education.

But as friends or as mentors of these youths, my question is

how do you make them interested. Because sometimes even

when you try to approach the topic to them, they will turn and

switch off. So how do you approach?

And what is your comment on some “new” approaches of

Da’wah – so-called “Da’wahpreneur ” , “Da’wah 2.0 ” etc. which

certain groups is highlighting.


Please continue to be as their friend and mentor, but as for Please continue to be as their friend and mentor, but as for

Da’wah, you yourself have to pursue the relevant knowledge Da’wah, you yourself have to pursue the relevant knowledge

(‘(‘ilmilm), which must be regarded as Fardhu ’Ain upon you if you ), which must be regarded as Fardhu ’Ain upon you if you

wish to be engaged in doing Da’wah. wish to be engaged in doing Da’wah.

I do not believe that there is a short-cut or slip-shod “I do not believe that there is a short-cut or slip-shod “cut-and-cut-and-

pastepaste” method in developing a ” method in developing a Da’iDa’i. .

Pardon the pun, but those who attempt this “Pardon the pun, but those who attempt this “short-cutshort-cut” may ” may

inevitably be “inevitably be “short-sellingshort-selling” Islam. And ad-hoc “” Islam. And ad-hoc “crash coursescrash courses” ”

usually have the tendency to lead to crashes.usually have the tendency to lead to crashes.


““How to make them interested?” in anything which you can How to make them interested?” in anything which you can

offer is firstly for you to be there for them. Show care and offer is firstly for you to be there for them. Show care and

concern for them. But to “concern for them. But to “make them interested in Islamic make them interested in Islamic

educationeducation” it may just be expecting too much from them. They ” it may just be expecting too much from them. They

may even be totally turned-off by it as you have mentioned. may even be totally turned-off by it as you have mentioned.

I understand, your eagerness to change them for the better, I understand, your eagerness to change them for the better,

but this discussion about Islamic education per se may not as but this discussion about Islamic education per se may not as

yet be relevant for them. This subject (FIQH)I have just yet be relevant for them. This subject (FIQH)I have just

delivered is for educators and parents. It is not a ready-made delivered is for educators and parents. It is not a ready-made

prescription in doing “prescription in doing “Da’wahDa’wah”.”.


I know there are people who conduct programs like “I know there are people who conduct programs like “Da’wah Da’wah

EntrepreneurEntrepreneur”, or “”, or “101 on Da’wah101 on Da’wah” or “” or “Da’wah 2.0Da’wah 2.0” type of ” type of

programs - all of which may have been well intended, but if programs - all of which may have been well intended, but if

one imagines that this is the response to the question i.e. one imagines that this is the response to the question i.e.

““How to do Da’wah to the young?”, How to do Da’wah to the young?”, then this is too simplistic then this is too simplistic

or even naive - I must record my disagreement and concern or even naive - I must record my disagreement and concern

here. here.


Yes, people are admirably amazed by technology and Yes, people are admirably amazed by technology and

techniques and may be eager to want to incorporate these techniques and may be eager to want to incorporate these

into Da’wah, whereas the essentials of Da’wah i.e. knowledge into Da’wah, whereas the essentials of Da’wah i.e. knowledge

and traditional sciences of Da’wah methodology of the and traditional sciences of Da’wah methodology of the

Prophet s.a.a.w. and the wisdom and experience of Prophet s.a.a.w. and the wisdom and experience of

subsequent Du’at seemed to be under-rated, if not ignored by subsequent Du’at seemed to be under-rated, if not ignored by

them. them.

What I mean is, they do not seem to show similar admiration What I mean is, they do not seem to show similar admiration

or amazement on this aspect from our tradition, perhaps or amazement on this aspect from our tradition, perhaps

because “Da’wah” may not be the speciality of these “new” because “Da’wah” may not be the speciality of these “new”

activists. activists.


Rather, they seemed critical on this (traditional) aspect, which they Rather, they seemed critical on this (traditional) aspect, which they

may have sceptically regarded as archaic and thus clamour to may have sceptically regarded as archaic and thus clamour to

infused it with their 'newly discovered' modern methods and infused it with their 'newly discovered' modern methods and

tools. tools.

Even if these activists claimed to have referred regarding this Even if these activists claimed to have referred regarding this

matter to others competent in Da’wah to advise them, their matter to others competent in Da’wah to advise them, their

neglecting acquisition on their own of the knowledge about neglecting acquisition on their own of the knowledge about

Da’wah would already mean that they have neglected their Fardhu Da’wah would already mean that they have neglected their Fardhu

’Ain. An important maxim state that, if one is obligated to doing ’Ain. An important maxim state that, if one is obligated to doing

something, then the acquisition of the appropriate knowledge for something, then the acquisition of the appropriate knowledge for

doing it would become obligatory too. doing it would become obligatory too.


“ “How does one carry out Da’wah?”How does one carry out Da’wah?”

•This is actually a hard question (or rather difficult question to be This is actually a hard question (or rather difficult question to be

briefly answered)... because why?... This is a question pertaining briefly answered)... because why?... This is a question pertaining

to “Da’wah” as a science, (to “Da’wah” as a science, (‘ilm ‘ilm ), which is concerning the tasks of ), which is concerning the tasks of

Prophets of Allah s.w.t., actually.Prophets of Allah s.w.t., actually.

•So how do you do “da’wah”? (i.e. “calling” them to Islam to So how do you do “da’wah”? (i.e. “calling” them to Islam to

these groups of people). Technically, inviting those who are these groups of people). Technically, inviting those who are

already Muslim is termed “already Muslim is termed “ISLAHISLAH” i.e. reconciling, or improving ” i.e. reconciling, or improving

them with Islam. them with Islam.

•Now, da’wah generally requires that you use “Now, da’wah generally requires that you use “AL-HIKMAH AL-HIKMAH ” i.e. ” i.e.

Wisdom (Q: 16:125), this is what Allah s.w.t. commands:Wisdom (Q: 16:125), this is what Allah s.w.t. commands:All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2014))

And Wisdom is not just knowledge, let alone information. And And Wisdom is not just knowledge, let alone information. And

there is difference between the “there is difference between the “RISALAHRISALAH ”(“message” – the ”(“message” – the

essence) and “essence) and “WASILAHWASILAH ”(“medium” – tools or the means). ”(“medium” – tools or the means).

Which do you think has priority? Nay which is crucial? Without Which do you think has priority? Nay which is crucial? Without

which, there is no Da’wah? I detect that many young activists which, there is no Da’wah? I detect that many young activists

may not even know the profound difference.may not even know the profound difference.

So to respond: “So to respond: “The way, in which you first approach them in The way, in which you first approach them in

Da’wah, it must be with wisdomDa’wah, it must be with wisdom.” How? A (true) “.” How? A (true) “DA-’IDA-’I ” - ” -

literally “caller (to the way of Allah”) will have to be literally “caller (to the way of Allah”) will have to be

adequately schooled (mentored) to know what to do.adequately schooled (mentored) to know what to do.


But, if I were to tell you how to approach (perhaps as you are But, if I were to tell you how to approach (perhaps as you are

expecting detail step by step answer), you may not be able to expecting detail step by step answer), you may not be able to

apply it because just simply giving you certain techniques may apply it because just simply giving you certain techniques may

not be sufficient. not be sufficient.

Getting tools without having the adequate training may even Getting tools without having the adequate training may even

be dangerous. Because, you have to know (adequately the be dangerous. Because, you have to know (adequately the

person (“person (“MAD-’U MAD-’U ” i.e. “” i.e. “the one being calledthe one being called”) itself. Who they ”) itself. Who they

are? What their interests are? Where their “are? What their interests are? Where their “HHAALAAL” (their ” (their

spiritual condition or state) is? And what specific guidance to spiritual condition or state) is? And what specific guidance to

provide? , etc. provide? , etc.


More importantly, you must also be adept at applying the More importantly, you must also be adept at applying the

remedy from the Islamic perspective; what should be remedy from the Islamic perspective; what should be

prioritized (prioritized (AWLAWIYATAWLAWIYAT); how much i.e. quantum, between ); how much i.e. quantum, between

TABSHIRTABSHIR (encouragement) and (encouragement) and TANDZIRTANDZIR (warning), etc. (warning), etc.

I know of people using corporate method as in PR (public I know of people using corporate method as in PR (public

relations), while they seemed to know nothing at all (clueless) relations), while they seemed to know nothing at all (clueless)

of of FIQHUD-DA’WAHFIQHUD-DA’WAH & its & its UUSSULUL (principles). This is (principles). This is

inappropriate and utterly devoid of Adab.inappropriate and utterly devoid of Adab.


People are of various types. Some may be in a state of People are of various types. Some may be in a state of

“heedlessness” (“heedlessness” (GHAFLAHGHAFLAH). If so, what kind of remedy should ). If so, what kind of remedy should

be given to them? Some may be distracted, so how do you be given to them? Some may be distracted, so how do you

counter distraction? Some are being deceived (counter distraction? Some are being deceived (GHUURURGHUURUR), ),

then what is the way to tackle this? You see, there are even then what is the way to tackle this? You see, there are even

instances where the application of each of the remedy is instances where the application of each of the remedy is

different or even unique, according to each individual “different or even unique, according to each individual “MAD-’UMAD-’U

”. Yet, it can be appropriately prescribed and applied by one ”. Yet, it can be appropriately prescribed and applied by one

who is trained, as a “who is trained, as a “DA-’IDA-’I ”. So, that’s why I can’t simply give ”. So, that’s why I can’t simply give

you a kind of, model answer, as though it can fit all people in you a kind of, model answer, as though it can fit all people in

every situation. No, it doesn’t happen like that.every situation. No, it doesn’t happen like that.


REFER TO ABOVE LINK - REFER TO ABOVE LINK - INSHA-ALLAHINSHA-ALLAH......

http://an-naseehah.blogspot.com/2009/06/question-for-youths-and-teenagers-how.html


TWO KINDS OF DA’I BEING TRAINEDTWO KINDS OF DA’I BEING TRAINED

•Because I remember, even in da’wah, i.e. the methodology of Because I remember, even in da’wah, i.e. the methodology of

da’wah in our midst, there are two approaches or types of da’wah in our midst, there are two approaches or types of

development of “development of “DA-’IDA-’I ” (plural is “ ” (plural is “DU-’ATDU-’AT ”). ”).

•I follow the traditional method, where the training of a da-’i is to I follow the traditional method, where the training of a da-’i is to

train them to become knowledgeable (both of the religious sciences train them to become knowledgeable (both of the religious sciences

(‘(‘ULUM AL-DEEN ULUM AL-DEEN ) as well as other relevant worldly sciences (‘) as well as other relevant worldly sciences (‘ULUM ULUM

AL-UKHRA AL-UKHRA ), to be wise and skilful in the sciences of da’wah (), to be wise and skilful in the sciences of da’wah (‘ULUM ‘ULUM

AD-DA’WAH, USULUD-DA’WAH, FIQHUD-DA’WAH, AD-DA’WAH, USULUD-DA’WAH, FIQHUD-DA’WAH, etc.)... etc.)...



But unfortunately, there are other models that are But unfortunately, there are other models that are

conventionally being used by certain groups. And this seems to be conventionally being used by certain groups. And this seems to be

the most popular. Even now, there are those who try to innovate the most popular. Even now, there are those who try to innovate

incorporating trends and approaches, sometimes imitating incorporating trends and approaches, sometimes imitating

corporate sales ‘corporate sales ‘gimmicksgimmicks’, popular techniques they have learnt ’, popular techniques they have learnt

from “from “motivational gurusmotivational gurus” or simply copy or adopt other religions’ ” or simply copy or adopt other religions’

evangelical approaches etc. evangelical approaches etc.



Some still think that Da’wah can be equated or likened as a form Some still think that Da’wah can be equated or likened as a form

of “of “sellingselling” or “” or “salessales.” Thus, their “.” Thus, their “Du’at training coursesDu’at training courses” ”

resembles that of the training of sales-person. It is this model resembles that of the training of sales-person. It is this model

which generally I would call “which generally I would call “training of the mould-castertraining of the mould-caster”. Let me ”. Let me

elaborate.elaborate.

For “For “mould-castermould-caster” type training: is that they come here, and ” type training: is that they come here, and

then the trainer show them how to approach a situation with a then the trainer show them how to approach a situation with a

particular model. particular model.



Participant try to imitate this model way, perhaps they would be Participant try to imitate this model way, perhaps they would be

given “twenty questions”, or on how to handle FAQ (Frequently given “twenty questions”, or on how to handle FAQ (Frequently

Asked Questions), perhaps preparing them on how to answer Asked Questions), perhaps preparing them on how to answer

them, thinking that with these they are prepared to go back and them, thinking that with these they are prepared to go back and

do Da’wah! do Da’wah!

I call this the training of “I call this the training of “mould-castersmould-casters”. ”.



This is to be distinguished (differentiated) from the traditional This is to be distinguished (differentiated) from the traditional

Da’wah training which, comparatively, I would term it “Da’wah training which, comparatively, I would term it “training of training of

the Artist or artisanthe Artist or artisan.” .”

The mould-caster is like “The mould-caster is like “training the sales-personstraining the sales-persons”, whereas ”, whereas

the traditional method is “the traditional method is “the nurturing and development of the nurturing and development of

ambassadorsambassadors”.”.


““MOULD-CASTER’S TRAINING” - SALESMANMOULD-CASTER’S TRAINING” - SALESMAN

What is the difference between the mould-caster and the What is the difference between the mould-caster and the

traditional training which is to be trained as artisan or artist?traditional training which is to be trained as artisan or artist?

Both of them may come and learn from the same master artist Both of them may come and learn from the same master artist

working on his masterpiece. working on his masterpiece.

This masterpiece became, sort of a model of how the artist This masterpiece became, sort of a model of how the artist

applied his skill and genius. applied his skill and genius.



The mould-caster is interested only in the model, the end The mould-caster is interested only in the model, the end

product which had been produced; therefore he makes a mould product which had been produced; therefore he makes a mould

out of that model. With the mould, he then goes around to do out of that model. With the mould, he then goes around to do

“Da’wah” by trying to make duplicates of everybody he “Da’wah” by trying to make duplicates of everybody he

encounters. He would approach whoever he is doing Da’wah to, by encounters. He would approach whoever he is doing Da’wah to, by

putting them into the mould, to make them somehow to fit. If the putting them into the mould, to make them somehow to fit. If the

material happens to be longer or larger than the mould, he would material happens to be longer or larger than the mould, he would

not hesitate to cut or trim that material just so it fits!not hesitate to cut or trim that material just so it fits!



And from this, more mould-casters are replicated or just like the And from this, more mould-casters are replicated or just like the

fast-food syndrome, “mass-produced” within a short period of fast-food syndrome, “mass-produced” within a short period of

time. Amazingly, far shorter time than what it takes their master time. Amazingly, far shorter time than what it takes their master

(the skilled artist of the original masterpiece), took to train them.(the skilled artist of the original masterpiece), took to train them.


““TRAINING OF REAL ARTIST”- AMBASSADORTRAINING OF REAL ARTIST”- AMBASSADOR

Real learning and training in Da’wah should be as one who is to Real learning and training in Da’wah should be as one who is to

become an artisan or artist, not a mould-caster. The student, when become an artisan or artist, not a mould-caster. The student, when

he saw the master making the model, he learns the technique, he saw the master making the model, he learns the technique,

skills, absorbing whatever explanations and wisdom from the skills, absorbing whatever explanations and wisdom from the

master as to how he deals with the material he’s working on, even master as to how he deals with the material he’s working on, even

to understand how to identify what kinds of raw materials to be to understand how to identify what kinds of raw materials to be

expected. expected.



Even after the master had completed the master-piece, the Even after the master had completed the master-piece, the

student knows this is just an example of the end result of applying student knows this is just an example of the end result of applying

the knowledge and skill. Now that he has learnt, he would go the knowledge and skill. Now that he has learnt, he would go

around without the need for mould because he is now skilful. He around without the need for mould because he is now skilful. He

knows how to deal with whatever material given to him. He can knows how to deal with whatever material given to him. He can

actually make or fashion them accordingly, very unlike the mould-actually make or fashion them accordingly, very unlike the mould-

caster. His end “product” may not be as good as his master’s, yet caster. His end “product” may not be as good as his master’s, yet

he is a genuine artist. he is a genuine artist.



Whereas, the mould-caster may pride and brag at how close his Whereas, the mould-caster may pride and brag at how close his

product resembles that which the master produced, yet he and product resembles that which the master produced, yet he and

others would know, that he is a fake – pretending to be an artist.others would know, that he is a fake – pretending to be an artist.

The training with the traditional method is admittedly, very The training with the traditional method is admittedly, very

tedious and long, and not many people can even be successful in tedious and long, and not many people can even be successful in

the end, but this has been the tested training since the past.the end, but this has been the tested training since the past.



It is because you are training a da’i as an ambassador to Islam, It is because you are training a da’i as an ambassador to Islam,

such long duration is expected whereas producing mould caster is such long duration is expected whereas producing mould caster is

to mass produce salesman. We make no apology for using this to mass produce salesman. We make no apology for using this

comparison, and we must warn that to compromise on this comparison, and we must warn that to compromise on this

(changing from ambassador training to salesman type training) (changing from ambassador training to salesman type training)

would undermine the future quality of our “Du’at”. would undermine the future quality of our “Du’at”.

We should know the huge difference between training of We should know the huge difference between training of

salesman and ambassador.salesman and ambassador.



I do not intend to discourage any one from participating or I do not intend to discourage any one from participating or

assisting in the work of Da’wah. It is only so that we should not assisting in the work of Da’wah. It is only so that we should not

become pretentious and disregard the traditional approach to become pretentious and disregard the traditional approach to

Da’wah training, lest without the appropriate development, we Da’wah training, lest without the appropriate development, we

may wittingly or unwittingly, end up usurping the position of the may wittingly or unwittingly, end up usurping the position of the

true “Du’at”. true “Du’at”.

Just like at national level – although we may assist in the work or Just like at national level – although we may assist in the work or

programme of the embassy, but this must not lead us to pretend programme of the embassy, but this must not lead us to pretend

assuming the role of the ambassador.assuming the role of the ambassador.



So, even if you are not yet a Da’i, what you can do is to assist this So, even if you are not yet a Da’i, what you can do is to assist this

work with knowledge that you yourself has acquired. This should work with knowledge that you yourself has acquired. This should

be regarded as sharing, not as yet Da'wah. And to get direction be regarded as sharing, not as yet Da'wah. And to get direction

and continuous training in Da’wah is to done. and continuous training in Da’wah is to done.

The saying: “The saying: “You must help yourself before you can help othersYou must help yourself before you can help others” ”

is very true. The Chinese saying goes: “is very true. The Chinese saying goes: “Give a man a fish; you feed Give a man a fish; you feed

him for a day. But teach a man to fish, then you are feeding him him for a day. But teach a man to fish, then you are feeding him

for the rest of his lifefor the rest of his life.”.”



So in not directly giving you a kind of model answer to the So in not directly giving you a kind of model answer to the

problem you asked, I hope to direct you to “problem you asked, I hope to direct you to “take up fishing rather take up fishing rather

than just giving you a fishthan just giving you a fish”. At the very least, you show love and ”. At the very least, you show love and

genuine concern towards your fellow Muslim brothers or sisters genuine concern towards your fellow Muslim brothers or sisters

which you wish to assist. which you wish to assist.

Your showing concern itself is very important. If we cannot make Your showing concern itself is very important. If we cannot make

Da’wah as a “Du’at” – caller to Islam, propagator-, every Muslim Da’wah as a “Du’at” – caller to Islam, propagator-, every Muslim

can be “du’at” in another sense – as one calling to Allah in can be “du’at” in another sense – as one calling to Allah in

supplication (du’a). supplication (du’a).



Yes! you can also help them through making du’a (supplicate Yes! you can also help them through making du’a (supplicate

Allah) for them. Don’t forget to du’a for them; the power of du’a Allah) for them. Don’t forget to du’a for them; the power of du’a

indeed is very powerful. indeed is very powerful.

Remember this and don’t despair.Remember this and don’t despair.


““Invite with Wisdom (bil-Invite with Wisdom (bil-HikmahHikmah) )

not with the Law (bil-not with the Law (bil-AhkamAhkam)”)”

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AND IT IS IMPORTANT TO REMEMBERAND IT IS IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER





A Sister (revert/convert) once posed this question :

“How does one do “Da'wah” to our close ones

(siblings/relatives)? I find this rather to be more

difficult than making “Da'wah” towards a stranger.

Yet, we must never neglect them.”


Yes! Many do find it rather difficult to "Da'wah" (call or invite) own

siblings / relatives / spouses, as compared to doing same towards

people whom they barely know.

Yet, when we merely view our effort at only providing sincere advise -

unassuming i.e. by not trying to be talking from a 'higher pedestal' (as if

they assume the role of Da'i - as one having authority who is doing

Da'wah), it becomes much easier. And we should offer it to our close

ones routinely as part of our interaction with them.

When this becomes our disposition (Akhlaq), things will get easier.

The Sincere Advice


If we have never been known to give advise, to make a start (i.e. as new If we have never been known to give advise, to make a start (i.e. as new

beginning to how we would behave with them), it may be initially not beginning to how we would behave with them), it may be initially not

easily received unless they see sincerity and earnestness on our part. easily received unless they see sincerity and earnestness on our part.

Also, because of familiarity, advice when given must be seen as 'serious' Also, because of familiarity, advice when given must be seen as 'serious'

differentiated from our other casual mood towards them e.g. joking, differentiated from our other casual mood towards them e.g. joking,

teasing or the 'teasing or the 'manja-manjamanja-manja' moods. ' moods.

Their familiarity and personal knowledge of us may be a baggage, Their familiarity and personal knowledge of us may be a baggage,

because they will instinctively judge our advice firstly on how much it is because they will instinctively judge our advice firstly on how much it is

being practiced in ourselves. Whereas for strangers, they do not know us being practiced in ourselves. Whereas for strangers, they do not know us

that intimately and thus it is comparatively easier.that intimately and thus it is comparatively easier.

The Sincere Advice


To your To your questionquestion : "How do we help them, when we ourselves are : "How do we help them, when we ourselves are

struggling?" struggling?"

MyMy response response is: " We first and foremost make our struggling to be a is: " We first and foremost make our struggling to be a

good servant of Allah as the focus in our life - our main objective - not in good servant of Allah as the focus in our life - our main objective - not in

our trying to help them!“our trying to help them!“

We ourselves must begin with our making We ourselves must begin with our making TAUBAH TAUBAH (Repentance). This is (Repentance). This is

so that our efforts to reform are merely an extension of our returning to so that our efforts to reform are merely an extension of our returning to

Allah SWT. Only then can our words and efforts be said to come from Allah SWT. Only then can our words and efforts be said to come from

our hearts (soul) – my mentor once advised me : our hearts (soul) – my mentor once advised me : “Speak from the heart “Speak from the heart

and, insha-Allah, only then Allah will make it to reach another heart and, insha-Allah, only then Allah will make it to reach another heart

(soul).”(soul).”

The Sincere Advice


Helping them is only incidental, by way of our hope that whatever good Helping them is only incidental, by way of our hope that whatever good

we want for ourselves, we also wish them to benefit the same. In fact we want for ourselves, we also wish them to benefit the same. In fact

this principle has Qur'anic basis for Allah warns:this principle has Qur'anic basis for Allah warns:

The Sincere Advice

"Do ye enjoin right conduct on the people and forget (to practise it) yourselves and yet ye study the Scripture? Will ye not understand?”

(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:44)


This is called, Da'wah by example. This is less intimidating towards them, This is called, Da'wah by example. This is less intimidating towards them,

and we will maintain our humility, insha-Allah. It does not really matter and we will maintain our humility, insha-Allah. It does not really matter

whether we are youngest or oldest. whether we are youngest or oldest.

When we direct any criticism and advice towards ourselves - other When we direct any criticism and advice towards ourselves - other

people will less likely be offended, If you can do this, being patient in people will less likely be offended, If you can do this, being patient in

giving the advise (by focussing with your own struggling) even if it be giving the advise (by focussing with your own struggling) even if it be

small or little but accompanied by our prayers, with our thoughts ever small or little but accompanied by our prayers, with our thoughts ever

mindful upon how we shall have to meet Allah (Taqwa) - this itself is the mindful upon how we shall have to meet Allah (Taqwa) - this itself is the

kind of help prescribed by Allah s.w.t. that guarantees His Divine kind of help prescribed by Allah s.w.t. that guarantees His Divine

intervention. intervention.

The Sincere Advice


Allah has enjoined upon us this: Allah has enjoined upon us this:

The Sincere Advice

" Nay seek (Allah's) help with patient perseverance and " Nay seek (Allah's) help with patient perseverance and

prayer: it is indeed hard, except to those who are humble. prayer: it is indeed hard, except to those who are humble.

Who bear in mind the certainty that they are to meet their Who bear in mind the certainty that they are to meet their

Lord, and that they are to return to Him.”Lord, and that they are to return to Him.”((Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 45-46Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 45-46))


Do not worry about whether your approach can or cannot be effective Do not worry about whether your approach can or cannot be effective

towards making them heed the advice - this is the concern of Allah towards making them heed the advice - this is the concern of Allah

(Allah Guides, not us). Put you trust in Allah, not your effort.(Allah Guides, not us). Put you trust in Allah, not your effort.

And, yes nobody ever claim themselves to be a good example - that is And, yes nobody ever claim themselves to be a good example - that is

humility! So sister, you are not alone in this. humility! So sister, you are not alone in this.

As to your worry that "As to your worry that "Time may not have the patience for usTime may not have the patience for us", rest ", rest

assured of Allah's generosity towards His servants as reported, that assured of Allah's generosity towards His servants as reported, that

when a Believer embarked upon a good (righteous) deed sincerely for when a Believer embarked upon a good (righteous) deed sincerely for

Allah, even if he is unable to complete the deed, Allah will reward him as Allah, even if he is unable to complete the deed, Allah will reward him as

though it has been perfectly completed! though it has been perfectly completed!

The Sincere Advice

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“ “ And not equal are the good deed and the bad. Repel And not equal are the good deed and the bad. Repel

[evil] by that [deed] which is better; and thereupon the [evil] by that [deed] which is better; and thereupon the

one whom between you and him is enmity [will become] one whom between you and him is enmity [will become]

as though he was a devoted friend. But none is granted as though he was a devoted friend. But none is granted

it except those who are patient, and none is granted it it except those who are patient, and none is granted it

except one having a great portion [of good].”except one having a great portion [of good].”

((Qur’an : Fussilat: 41: 34-35Qur’an : Fussilat: 41: 34-35) )

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““Behold, Allah commands justice (‘Behold, Allah commands justice (‘ADLADL), the ), the

doing of good (doing of good (IHSANIHSAN), and the giving (i.e. ), and the giving (i.e.

generosity - generosity - ITAA-I-DZIL-QURBAITAA-I-DZIL-QURBA) to kith and kin ) to kith and kin

(i.e. fellow man), and He forbids ((i.e. fellow man), and He forbids (YA-HAAYA-HAA) all ) all

shameful deeds (shameful deeds (FAH-SHAFAH-SHA), and injustice ), and injustice

(MUNKAR) and rebellion (MUNKAR) and rebellion BAGHYIBAGHYI): He instructs ): He instructs

you, that ye may receive admonition.”you, that ye may receive admonition.”

((Qur’an: an-Nahlu: 16 : 90Qur’an: an-Nahlu: 16 : 90))

We the prophets are commanded to We the prophets are commanded to placeplace people people

according to their station according to their station and toand to speak speak unto them unto them

in accordance with their in accordance with their intellectual capacity.intellectual capacity.

((Hadith reported by Abu Dawud from A’isyah r.aHadith reported by Abu Dawud from A’isyah r.a.).)

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““The best ones The best ones amongst you is the person who makes your remember amongst you is the person who makes your remember

Allah Allah when you look upon himwhen you look upon him; and ; and whenever he speaks whenever he speaks it increases you it increases you

your knowledge (of the Deen), and your knowledge (of the Deen), and with his deedswith his deeds it inspires (motivates) it inspires (motivates)

you to strive for your Hereafter.”you to strive for your Hereafter.”

((Hadith reported by Hakim from Ibnu ‘Umar r.aHadith reported by Hakim from Ibnu ‘Umar r.a.).)

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