What is stopping you from doing dakwah work?
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17/08/2007 1:42:54 AMhmm. i could say i was trained a little in comparative religions and dakwah techniques etc... but i have not really go full throttle in dakwah work. not directly anyway.
maybe becos i find other religions' "dakwahs" irritating. i seem to be a magnet for Christian and especially Jehovah Witnesses missionaries. so maybe unconciously - as much as i dont want christian missionaries telling me i need to be saved by Jesus, i think non-Muslims will not want a Muslim to say something similar.
do i sound arrogant? just honest feeelings. But i admire people that can talk about their religion to strangers.
I think Islam gives me peace with myself, and if people around me sees it, and becomes interested in Islam - then i see it as dakwah.
just my 2 cents. hopefully can kick start more answers =)
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17/08/2007 1:40:02 PMYes, could you define exactly what you mean by da'wah work? What type of Da'wah?
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18/08/2007 12:13:32 PMDakwah work is anything in the path of Allah... be it helping a brother, be it telling someone about the religion, be it giving advice. Many are doing it within areas that they have control over but are not stepping forward to do it openly.
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18/08/2007 12:14:50 PMOthers aredoing it to us and so we may haveto educate them that there are similarities in many aspects and differences in a few ...This is great way to start your da'wah.
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29/08/2007 11:00:29 PMI peronally believe i never stop in doing dakwah work. A person can also be doing dakwah work by just behaving very well. This way, other people can associate the good behaviour with the religion, hence bringing an overall good impression of the religion; in this case, Islam.
HOWEVER, i personally dont like and have never do stuff such as telling people about my religion. I do so only wheni really have to; for example when i'm actually asked.
I know i'd find it irritating listening to people (of other faiths) who start showing my their whatever holybook & "telling me about (their religion)". Similarly i wont do that to other people.
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4/09/2007 1:51:12 AMDa'wah is important, however muslims got misconception that da'wah is something like christian missionaries do in preaching salvation, crucifixtion, original sin, God's love for you..etc. I encountered many myself, not to be proud of it, and believe me, unless you learned in Islam well and with a good background in Christianity and Judaism, it's more than easy for a muslim to be attracted to Christianity faith by them.Fortunately ,alhamdulillah I have been able to politely and peacefully refuting most of their preaching by logical or factual reasoning, without straining both sides of emotions or respective faith.
I myself to myself to read and memorizing the Holy Bible, ESV, and RSV , to understand their viewpoint of their religion better to understand my position as muslim.. Sadly Mostly muslims think that, because they ARE muslim, their faith strong and sealed . Just ask around how many muslims these days are able to translate all their prayer reciatation in malay or english, and also simple verses in?Quran like An-Nas and Al-Falaq, and you will realize the number is a dissapointment. How are we to da'wah or worse, able to defend ourself from missionaries/Athiest if knowledge and correct study in our religion is forgotten?
Well I firmly believe that muslims have to re-look their approach in educating newer muslims, now and in future. Islam and Quran is compatible till all times, but muslims are making it look like impossible instead <sigh>. Inshaallah da'wah can be introduced to non-muslims through "wisdom and beautifu preaching", not hiding and complaining haha
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7/09/2007 10:02:24 PMHere in Singapore what I can observe is that the Christians are more active doing door-to-door dakwah. Just last week two persons, a man and a lady, knocked on my door to dakwah their religion. But once they realised its a muslim home they politely apologised and walked away.
Doing this kind of dakwah in Singapore is not advisable as we might stir the peace and tranquility of multi-religous tiny Singapore. But I think the Christians have been doing it for ages and they are more experienced at navigating through sensitive areas. Wish there are muslim organisations doing same thing in peaceful and cool-headed manner.
Doing dakwah openly in the society is a very challenging task. It needs a systematic organisation, planning, etc. The people must be properly trained. You do the wrong thing, make mistakes and it may backfire and worst it will create problems. For me, I'm comfortable doing dakwah in my own small way - just practice Islam as it should be.
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9/09/2007 1:25:37 AMYes, i concur.Just as the Quran has already foretold in Al-Baqarah 2:111 "They say:None entered the paradise unless he be a Jew or a Christian. These are their own desires.Say:Bring your proof (of what you have) if ye are truthful" .And also in verse 120." And the Jews will not be pleased with thee, nor will the Christians, will thou follow their creed".(The Glorious Quran by Marmaduke Pickthall (Eng. Translation))
I'm not saying we should discriminate or hate the christians missionaries or followers, we must remember to respect them as people of the book or spictures as these are named in several places in the Quran.e.g.2:105,111,3:23 etc.. There are humans just lke us and our predecessors in faith .in Islam there is a verse saying "Let there be no compulsion in religion.The right direction is henceforth distinct from error.."(2:256), so its important for us to be observant yet tolerant. Be zest in the learning our religion than just being a typical Islamic "practisioner". I always find muslims take their belief for granted, mostly thats why most left their religion behind <sigh>I'm seemed more comfortable with muslim converts as they have better appreciation nunderstanding in Islam than born muslims..not a good sign actually...haha:)
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14/10/2007 11:26:21 PMDawah feels unnecessary to me, especially when I can't yet reconcile parts of my own faith.
Dawah-ing also initially feels like it is salvation centered, appealing to the fear/greed of the afterlife rather than an actual inquiry into the religious hypotheses.
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18/10/2007 7:32:21 PMDear amobrenz, what would youi say if I said that as a Khalifah we have been entrusted to do our dakwah work in the path of Allah. It is part of our responsibility to discharge this function. Hopefully Allah will give us the strength and courage to emabrk on it.... Ameen
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What is stopping you from doing dakwah work?
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