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TOPIC 4

ISLAMIC DA‘WAH AND ITS OBLIGATIONS

On the basis of: Revelation Reason Nature, and, Reality


Obligation of Da‘wah

Every Muslim must realize that Da‘wah is an obligation upon him.

Every Muslim has the obligation to play the role of a Da‘i, no matter which part of the world he belongs to, what language he speaks, or how much educated he or she is.

This obligation starts from the day one embraces Islam till his or her death (ICNA, 1983: 11).


Revelation

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(125)النحل: "Invite to the Way of your Lord (i.e. Islam) with wisdom and fair preaching, and argue with them in a way that is better. Truly, your Lord knows best who has gone astray from His Path, and He is the Best Aware of those who are guided." [al-Nahl (16):125]


Cont…

ل�ى� د�ع�ون� إ ة6 ي�� نك�م� أ�م�� ل�ت�ك�ن م� )و�و�ن� ي�ن�ه�� و�ف� و� ع�ر� ون� ب��ال�م� ر� م�

ي��أ�� ي��ر� و� ال�خ�ل��ئ�ك� ه�م� و�

أ� ر� و� نك�� ع�ن� ال��م�( )آل عمران: ون� ل�ح� ف� (104ال�م�

"Let there arise out of you a group of people inviting to all that is good, enjoining al-ma‘ruf [i.e. Islamic Monotheism and all that Islam orders one to do] and forbidding al-munkar [polytheism and disbelief and all that Islam has forbidden]. And it is they who are successful." [Al ‘Imran (3):104]


Implication

The second verse may seem to be restricting the general obligation given in the first verse, but a close look at the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (a.s.w.) reveals that calling to Allah is an individual obligation, rather than a collective one.– The Prophet (a.s.w.) said: "Convey

from me, even one verse." [al-Bukhari].


Cont…

Conveying the message, therefore, does not require a high level of scholarship, it is in fact a responsibility of each and every Muslim, according to his or her ability.

How to fulfil this obligation or duty? Highlighting the importance and obligation of

Da`wah, Dr. Muzammil Siddiqi, former head of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) and member of the Fiqh Council of North America says:


Dr. Muzammil’s View

“We should first understand what Da`wah is. Da`wah means to invite people to the way of Allah the Almighty, to call unto them to know the truth and follow it. Da`wah is done in two ways. The first one is through example, through being a role model. In the Qur'anic terminology it is called "being witnesses towards mankind" (Shuhada' 'ala an-nasi). It is the duty of every Muslim, male or female, young or old, to be a witness of Almighty Allah among the people. When people see a Muslim, they should see a good person, a person of truth, of sincerity and of virtue. A Muslim's life should be an open invitation through which people see the beauty of Islam and find it an interesting code of ethics and teachings to follow.


Cont…

Allah Most High says in the Qur'an: "Thus we have appointed you a middle community in order that you may be witnesses towards humankind and that the Messenger may be a witness towards you… (Al-Baqarah: 143).

All Muslims must give Da`wah through their good Islamic life as individuals, as families and as communities. People who come into contact with them should see Islam as a living and practical faith that makes the life of human beings better.”


Cont…

“Another way of giving da`wah is through teaching, preaching, communication, engaging in dialogues, discussions and debates, writing books and articles, giving lectures, etc. Almighty Allah says: “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. " (An-Nahl: 125).

Of course this requires deep knowledge, preparation and training. Muslims should use the most effective and appropriate methods of da`wah in every place and time. Nowadays, for example, da`wah requires modern ways such as the use of radio, television, Internet in addition to the person-to-person preaching and teaching.”


Reason

Islam does not contradict human’s reason, rather it corrects, compliments and guides it to the straight path. Islam’s theory is to fulfill the Divine Mission of Allah (s.w.t.):

1. God’s Commandment.2. Da’wah is the greatest charity.3. Mission is necessary for religion (Faruqi, 1986, p. 187):

– To promote Islam through intellectual argument that Islam and its principles suit all mankind throughout all times and space.

– As religion Islam means submission and total surrender to Allah.

– Islam also means peace, which carries peace to all mankind, in heart and society at large.


Human Nature

Human is of dual nature, physical and spiritual. Human has desire (nafs) and mind. Mind needs to control

desire (nafs) based on the teaching of Shari‘ah. Da‘wah is to nurture and guide man.

Man is approachable, through touch and wisdom. Should there are rooms of guidance in one’s heart.

– A Da‘i must always make an effort to call those people, particularly those who are in power.

– The Prophet (a.s.w.) said, “People are on the religion of their rulers” ( ملوكهم دين على .(الناس


Reality

The reality is that man is in a great need of Divine Guidance.

The teaching of Islam consists of Maqasid al-Shar‘iyyah (the Objectives of Shari‘ah) denoting the protection of religion, life, mind, lineage and property. This is in line with the nature of human being to secure themselves and to be protected.

Contemporary realities of Islam: The Misunderstood Religion.


TOPIC 5

ISLAMIC DA‘WAH AS AN OBLIGATORY DUTY

Obligatory Duty as Fard al-‘Ayn Obligatory Duty as Fard al-‘Kifayyah Evidence of the Obligation of Da‘wah

in the Qur’an and the Sunnah


Obligatory Duty as Fard al-‘ayn

Fard al-‘ayn is a religious duty or obligation that is binding on every Muslim such as knowledge of ‘aqidah, performing salah, giving zakah, fasting during the month of Ramadan, and performing hajj.

Conveying the message according to his or her ability is in fact a responsibility of each and every Muslim.

A Muslim's life should be an open invitation through which people see the beauty of Islam and find it an interesting code of ethics and teachings to follow.


Obligatory Duty as Fard al-Kifayah

Fard al-kifayah: What is divinely ordained and binding for the Muslim community as a whole, but it is not necessary to involve each member of the community. When a group does it the rest will be discharged from that responsibility.

Muzammil Siddiqi’s view: “Giving da`wah with proper training and specialization is regarded as fard kifayah (collective obligation).


Cont…

That means in every community some people must take the proper Da`wah training and should do this work in a systematic and methodical way on behalf of all other members of the community.

If some people do this work, then there is no blame on others, but if no one does it, all Muslims of the community are considered sinners. It is the duty of all Muslims to support this work by providing facilities and funds so that it can be done in a proper manner.” (Muzammil Siddiqi)


Evidence of the Obligation of Da‘wah in the Qur’an and the Sunnah

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ول�� س�� ي�ك��ون�� الر د�اء �ع�ل�ى �الن��اس� و� ه� ش��)...Fي�دا ه� (143 )البقرة : ع�ل�ي��ك�م� ش�

“Thus we have appointed you a middle community in order that you may be witnesses towards humankind and that the Messenger may be a witness towards you… (2: 143).


Cont…

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نك�م� أ� ل�ت�ك�ن م� )و�ر�...( )آل نك�� و�ن� ع�ن� ال�م� ي�ن�ه�� وف� �و� ع�ر� ا�ل�م� ب��

(104عمران: “Let there arise out of you a band of people inviting to all that is

good, enjoining what is right, and forbidding what is wrong.” (3:104)

ون� م�ر�أ� اس� ت�� ت� ل�لن�� ر�ج� ةR أ�خ�� ر� أ�م�� ي�� )ك�نت�م� خ�

ر�...( )آل نك�� و�ن� ع�ن� ال�م� ت�ن�ه�� وف� و� ع�ر� ال�م� ب��(110عمران:

“You are the best nation evolved for mankind, enjoining what is right and forbidding what is wrong.” (3:110)


Cont…

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� ة� �أ �ل�� جR م� ر� ح��ون� ذ�ا ل�ي�ك�� ل� و�ف�ي ه�� ب�� ل�مين� �م�ن� ق�� ا�ل�م�س��د�اء ه� وا ش�� ت�ك�ون�� ي�دا�F ع�ل�ي�ك�م� و� ه� ول� ش�� س�� الروا آت�� ة� و�� ال� �يم�و�ا الص�� أ��ق� ا�س� ف�� ع��ل�ى �الن��ك�م� و�ال� و�� م�� ه� ه�� م�وا �ب�الل�� ا�ع�ت�ص�� ا�ة� و� ك�� ا�لز

) ير�� ن�ع��م� الن�ص� و��ل�ى و� ن��ع�م� ال�م� (78)الحج �: ف��


Cont…

“And strive hard in Allah’s Cause as you ought to strive. He has chosen you (to convey His Message of Islamic monotheism to mankind by inviting them to His religion of Islam), and has not laid upon you in religion any hardship: it is the religion of your father Ibrahim. Allah has named you Muslims both before and in this (the Qur’an), that the Messenger may be a witness over you and you be witness over mankind. So perform salah, give zakah and hold fast to Allah. He is your Maula (Patron, Lord), what an Excellent Maula and what an Excellent Helper.” (al-Hajj (22): 78).


The Sunnah

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The Prophet (a.s.w.) has said: “You should convey to others from me even if you know one verse." (al-Bukhari).

أ�ى ه� ص�لى الل�ه علي�ه وس�لم: »م�ن� ر� �ول� الل� س�� قا�ل� ر�ان�ه� ب�ل�س�� ت�ط�ع� ف� إ�ن� �ل�م� ي�س�� د�ه� �ف�� ه� ب�ي�� ر� ل�ي�غ�ي�� ا ف�� Fر ن�ك�� ن�ك�م� م� م� » ا�ن� ع�ف� ا�إل�يم�� ك� أ��ض�� ذ�ل�� ه� و� ل�ب�� ب��ق� ت�ط�ع� ف� إ��ن� �ل�م� ي�س�� ف��

)صحيح مسلم(. The Prophet (a.s.w.) said: "Whoever among you witnesses wrongdoing,

let him correct it with his hand. If he is unable, then let him correct it with his tongue. If he is unable [to speak out against it] at least he should resent it in his heart and that is the weakest level of iman." (Sahih Muslim).

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