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- Qatada - · **Re: Dawah Tips/Ideas. -** 12-18-2006

2) His Prophets/Messengers.

"Okay, so how do i know what God's really sent down to us ppl?"

God created everyone in a state of fitrah (natural innocence) where we all believe that there is only one God who could make us all and everything else, because obviously if they were lots of different gods, they would all be fighting with each other for power - one would probably lose, which would mean he would be weak - which means that he can't be god now can he? because God isn't weak, He is the all powerful. We know that there can only be one God, and this is why we turn to Him for help, even non muslims might at times of extreme hardship, like if a sharks chasing afta ya or somethin lol. It is also in our fitrah to incline to do good and to push away from evil.

Our fitrah gets altered due to our society so we might get brainwashed to believe one thing is good for us, even though it may be bad. So because of this, Allaah sends messengers and prophets to the people so they realise the difference between what is right and wrong. These prophets all have come to call to the worship of this One God who made us all, and they come with clear signs to make the people understand this, and they bring a law which God has revealed to the prophet

"How do i know who is a real prophet?"

Allaah sends the prophets with clear signs which no other person could have ever performed. So for instance we know that at the time of Moses (peace be upon him) - the people were the best among mankind who could perform magic [at pharoahs time] - so Allaah gave Moses miracles, for instance - he could throw his stick and it would turn into a real snake. [this is easy for Allah, because He can easily give life to the dead, and this stick was dead - Allah made it come to life.]

Jesus (peace be upon him) was also a prophet and a messenger of God who came to his people to call them to worship God alone. The people at his time were advanced in medicine, so Allaah blessed him with the ability to cure people who were seriosly ill, cures which couldn't be cured at that time like leprosy. One of the most famous miracles of Jesus is that he was born without a father, so his mother Maryam (Mary) [peace be upon her] gave birth to him without a father. If anyone claims that Jesus is divine [God] through this, you can easily say that Adam was born without a mother or father yet still, he was a servant of Allaah and not His son.

Muhammad (peace be upon him) has been prophecised in the New Testament [Gospel] and also the Old Testament] [Torah]. Because these scriptures were also sent down by God to their prophets, but some people distorted them because they were greedy to get their own way. This is why you see people saying Jesus is God instead of calling to the worship of God alone.

At the time of Muhammad (peace be upon him) the people were the best among mankind in their poetry. They felt that they could overcome anyone with their poetry and if anyone was to study the arabic language - they know its eloquence/depth/purety etc. Muhammad (peace be upon him) had been revealed the Qur'an by Allaah to explain to the people about the calling to the worship of Allaah alone without no associates, about the stories of the nations in the past who rejected their own Creator should be worshipped alone so they were destroyed. It explains about the afterlife, the day of judgement, hellfire, paradise etc.

The Qur'an is a miracle of itself because unlike any other scripture, it has been preserved by Allaah and will never be distorted. Allaah has challenged the disbelievers to try to make a chapter similar to it, yet no-one since 1400 years ago has been able to do that.

If anyone wonders why the Qur'an hasn't been distorted, its because the previous prophets only came to their own nations so it was upto the people to preserve it. But the Qur'an was revealed to all of mankind, so Allah will preserve it for us but we have to pass the message on [because its for all of the world.]

The Message for Muhammad (peace be upon him) has been the same as all the previous prophets, to call to the worship of Allaah Alone, and unlike the previous prophets who only came to their nation/people - the Qur'an [speech of God] and Sunnah [prophetic way/sayings] are for all of mankind till the day of judgement. There will be no more prophets after Muhammad (peace be upon him):

Muhammad is not the father of [any] one of your men, but [he is] the Messenger of Allah and last of the prophets. And ever is Allah , of all things, Knowing. [Qur'an 33:40]

syilla · **Re: Dawah Tips/Ideas. -** 12-19-2006

any tips to give da'wah to secular muslims?

thanks in advance

wassallam

Skillganon · **Re: Dawah Tips/Ideas. -** 12-19-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by syilla

any tips to give da'wah to secular muslims?

thanks in advance

wassallam

They exist don't they?

Muslim Woman · **Re: Dawah Tips/Ideas. -** 12-19-2006

Salaam/peace;

Quote:

Originally Posted by syilla

any tips to give da'wah to secular muslims?

thanks in advance

wassallam

U may invite them & others to watch the free online videoes

http://www.harunyahya.com/html/m_video_index.htm

ALLAH IS KNOWN THROUGH REASON

ALLAH’S ARTISTRY IN COLOUR

ANIMALS THAT CAN HIDE (FOR CHILDREN - 7)

THE COLLAPSE OF ATHEISM

ANIMALS THAT TRAVEL (FOR CHILDREN - 8)

THE COLLAPSE OF EVOLUTION

ANSWERS FROM THE QUR’AN 1

THE CREATION OF THE UNIVERSE

ANSWERS FROM THE QUR’AN 2

& more

- Qatada - · **Re: Dawah Tips/Ideas. -** 12-19-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by syilla

any tips to give da'wah to secular muslims?

thanks in advance

wassallam

Can you be abit more specific? Like do they reject ahadith? Or do they believe in the Qur'an and authenticity of sunnah?

What areas does it seem like they gone lost in?

Umm Safiya · **Re: Dawah Tips/Ideas. -** 12-19-2006

Not tryna sound stupid or anything, but what does secular mean?

al_faaris574 · **Re: Dawah Tips/Ideas. -** 12-19-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Umm Something

Not tryna sound stupid or anything, but what does secular mean?

According to the dictionary, the definition is,

1. of or pertaining to worldly things or to things that are not regarded as religious, spiritual, or sacred; temporal: secular interests.
2. not pertaining to or connected with religion

So put simply, Secular Muslims, would be Muslims who perhaps have less regard for the Deen, and tend more towards worldly indulgences.

Or perhaps it could be interpreted, that secular muslims may be those who reject Ahadith, and the status of Sunnah, in favour of "modernising" Islam.

Allah Allmighty knows best

- Qatada - · 04:39 PM

To Christians or Jews [Ahlul Kitaab - People of the Book]

Instead of attacking christians/jews and attacking the bible/torah:

Use the bible/torah as something positive, and say that we believe in the original bible/torah.

But the same way God revealed the Old Testament [Torah], He sent the New Testament [Gospel] and the same way He sent the previous two, He sent the Final Testament [The Qur'an] and call the people to islaam in a good, positive way to show similarities between the scriptures, and then go to the differences once the persons comfortable with what you say inshaa'Allaah.

So you could discuss how all the religions call to the worship of One God, Allaah.

Explain how Allaah isn't just in islaam, but even christians and jews who speak arabic call God, Allaah.

You can use this link to see the prophecies of the Messenger of Allaah, Muhammad (peace be upon him) mentioned in the previous scriptures:

http://www.islamicboard.com/comparat...sed-bible.html

Use verses from Surah Baqarah (2nd surah in the Qur'an), Surah Aal Imraan [3] & Surah Ma'eeda [5] as your discussion points between the jews and the christians, because Allaah is giving us tips on how to refute them especially in these surahs.

Especially verses which start off with the word kul [in arabic] which means - Say:

Say: "O people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians)! Do you criticize us for no other reason than that we believe in Allah, and in (the revelation) which has been sent down to us and in that which has been sent down before (us), and that most of you are Fasiqun [rebellious and disobedient (to Allah)]?"

[Qur'an 5:59]

And (both) the Jews and the Christians say: "We are the children of Allah and His loved ones." Say: "Why then does He punish you for your sins?" Nay, you are but human beings, of those He has created, He forgives whom He wills and He punishes whom He wills. And to Allah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them, and to Him is the return (of all).

[Qur'an Surah Ma'eeda [5:18]

O people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians)! Why do you dispute about Ibrahim (Abraham), while the Taurat (Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel) were not revealed till after him? Have you then no sense?

Verily, you are those who have disputed about that of which you have knowledge. Why do you then dispute concerning that which you have no knowledge? It is Allah Who knows, and you know not.

Ibrahim (Abraham) was neither a Jew nor a Christian, but he was a true Muslim Hanifa (Islamic Monotheism - to worship none but Allah Alone) and he was not of Al-Mushrikun [the polytheists/disbelievers]

[Qur'an 3: 65-67]

Say (O Muhammad SAW): "O people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians): Come to a word that is just between us and you, that we worship none but Allah, and that we associate no partners with Him, and that none of us shall take others as lords besides Allah. Then, if they turn away, say: "Bear witness that we are Muslims."

[Qur'an 3:64]

**Woodrow** · **Re: Dawah Tips/Ideas. -** 12-24-2006

We have no need to disprove any other religion. It is sufficient to simply say:

"I am Muslim because I believe in Allah(swt) and the truth of Allah(swt). I know the Qur'an is the True word of Allah(swt) and I know Islam shows us the way to follow his word."

Then we can explain why we believe the Qur'an is the truth. We do not need to prove if anything in any other scripture is false.

Muslim Woman · **Re: Dawah Tips/Ideas. -** 02-16-2007

Salaam/peace;

Those who want to give Dawa orally , do u know the verses of Holy Qur'an from Surah Taha, Ch. No. 20, verses No. 25 and 28?

It's a very useful prayer ; try to memorise it & recite before the dawah. Dr. Zakir Naik , today's famous Muslim scholar recite it before his lecture.

Rabbish Rahli Sadri

war simli amri

wahlul ukh datam milli sani

yaf kahu kawli

[ pl. check the Arabic with Quran , i wrote it from my poor memory

]

(Moses) said: "O my Lord! expand me my breast;
26. "Ease my task for me;

27. "And remove the impediment from my speech,
28. "So they may understand what I say:

from Zakir's site:

When Allah Subhana Wa Taala, Almighty God asks Prophet Moses (peace be upon him) to deliver the message to the Pharoah, Moses (peace be upon him), he prays to Almighty God, Allah Subhana Wa Taala, and recites these verses. (Arabic)….

'Oh my Lord expand my breast for me, Expand my center for me, (Arabic)… And make my task easy for me,(Arabic)… And remove the impediment from my speech'

&&&

- Qatada - · **Re: Dawah Tips/Ideas. -** 02-16-2007

Qur'an 20:25

Qala rabbi ishrah lee sadree

[Musa (Moses)] said: "O my Lord! Open for me my chest (grant me self-confidence, contentment, and boldness).

20:26

Wayassir lee amree

"And ease my task for me;

20:27

Wahlul AAuqdatan min lisanee

"And make loose the knot (the defect) from my tongue, (i.e. remove the incorrectness from my speech) [That occurred as a result of a brand of fire which Musa (Moses) put in his mouth when he was an infant]. [Tafsir At-Tabari, Vol. 16, Page 159].

20:28

Yafqahoo qawlee

That they may understand my speech.

http://quranicrealm.com/viewverses.php?q=20&langs=393

Muslim Woman · **Re: Dawah Tips/Ideas. -** 02-23-2007

Salaam/peace;

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fi_Sabilillah

Qur'an 20:25

http://quranicrealm.com/viewverses.php?q=20&langs=393

Jazak Allah.

before speech , one needs to recite from rabbi ishrah lee like this :

rabbi ishrah lee sadree

Wayassir lee amree

Wahlul AAuqdatan min lisanee

Yafqahoo qawlee

NoName55 · 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by al_faaris574

According to the dictionary, the definition is,

1. of or pertaining to worldly things or to things that are not regarded as religious, spiritual, or sacred; temporal: secular interests.
2. not pertaining to or connected with religion

So put simply, Secular Muslims, would be Muslims who perhaps have less regard for the Deen, and tend more towards worldly indulgences.

Or perhaps it could be interpreted, that secular muslims may be those who reject Ahadith, and the status of Sunnah, in favour of "modernising" Islam.

Allah Allmighty knows best

Am I secular, If I refuse to willy nilly pronounce takfir on every tom dick and harry?
or
Am I secular because I want myself and my neighbors of any or no faith to live in harmony?
or
Am I a secular dog If I am a young serviceman in Pakistan?

it is being used as a term of derision

ABDUL HAQ · **Re: Dawah Tips/Ideas. -** 03-05-2007

with the aadaab of huzoor s.a.w.

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- Qatada - Ummah Under 1 Banner Status: Offline Posts: 10,234 Reputation: 39615 Rep Power: 78 Join Date: May 2005 Location: ...travelling to the hereafter.. Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Dawah Tips/Ideas. - 12-18-2006 2) His Prophets/Messengers. "Okay, so how do i know what God's really sent down to us ppl?" God created everyone in a state of fitrah (natural innocence) where we all believe that there is only one God who could make us all and everything else, because obviously if they were lots of different gods, they would all be fighting with each other for power - one would probably lose, which would mean he would be weak - which means that he can't be god now can he? because God isn't weak, He is the all powerful. We know that there can only be one God, and this is why we turn to Him for help, even non muslims might at times of extreme hardship, like if a sharks chasing afta ya or somethin lol. It is also in our fitrah to incline to do good and to push away from evil. Our fitrah gets altered due to our society so we might get brainwashed to believe one thing is good for us, even though it may be bad. So because of this, Allaah sends messengers and prophets to the people so they realise the difference between what is right and wrong. These prophets all have come to call to the worship of this One God who made us all, and they come with clear signs to make the people understand this, and they bring a law which God has revealed to the prophet "How do i know who is a real prophet?" Allaah sends the prophets with clear signs which no other person could have ever performed. So for instance we know that at the time of Moses (peace be upon him) - the people were the best among mankind who could perform magic [at pharoahs time] - so Allaah gave Moses miracles, for instance - he could throw his stick and it would turn into a real snake. [this is easy for Allah, because He can easily give life to the dead, and this stick was dead - Allah made it come to life.] Jesus (peace be upon him) was also a prophet and a messenger of God who came to his people to call them to worship God alone. The people at his time were advanced in medicine, so Allaah blessed him with the ability to cure people who were seriosly ill, cures which couldn't be cured at that time like leprosy. One of the most famous miracles of Jesus is that he was born without a father, so his mother Maryam (Mary) [peace be upon her] gave birth to him without a father. If anyone claims that Jesus is divine [God] through this, you can easily say that Adam was born without a mother or father yet still, he was a servant of Allaah and not His son. Muhammad (peace be upon him) has been prophecised in the New Testament [Gospel] and also the Old Testament] [Torah]. Because these scriptures were also sent down by God to their prophets, but some people distorted them because they were greedy to get their own way. This is why you see people saying Jesus is God instead of calling to the worship of God alone. At the time of Muhammad (peace be upon him) the people were the best among mankind in their poetry. They felt that they could overcome anyone with their poetry and if anyone was to study the arabic language - they know its eloquence/depth/purety etc. Muhammad (peace be upon him) had been revealed the Qur'an by Allaah to explain to the people about the calling to the worship of Allaah alone without no associates, about the stories of the nations in the past who rejected their own Creator should be worshipped alone so they were destroyed. It explains about the afterlife, the day of judgement, hellfire, paradise etc. The Qur'an is a miracle of itself because unlike any other scripture, it has been preserved by Allaah and will never be distorted. Allaah has challenged the disbelievers to try to make a chapter similar to it, yet no-one since 1400 years ago has been able to do that. If anyone wonders why the Qur'an hasn't been distorted, its because the previous prophets only came to their own nations so it was upto the people to preserve it. But the Qur'an was revealed to all of mankind, so Allah will preserve it for us but we have to pass the message on [because its for all of the world.] The Message for Muhammad (peace be upon him) has been the same as all the previous prophets, to call to the worship of Allaah Alone, and unlike the previous prophets who only came to their nation/people - the Qur'an [speech of God] and Sunnah [prophetic way/sayings] are for all of mankind till the day of judgement. There will be no more prophets after Muhammad (peace be upon him): Muhammad is not the father of [any] one of your men, but [he is] the Messenger of Allah and last of the prophets. And ever is Allah , of all things, Knowing. [Qur'an 33:40]

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syilla not trying hard enuf Status: Offline Posts: 4,476 Reputation: 13301 Rep Power: 34 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: malaysia Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Dawah Tips/Ideas. - 12-19-2006 any tips to give da'wah to secular muslims? thanks in advance wassallam __________________ 25:36 And the true servants of the Most Merciful are those who walk the earth with humility and when the ignorant address them, they respond with words of peace.

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Umm Safiya Amatullaah (",)\ Status: Offline Posts: 1,143 Reputation: 2408 Rep Power: 22 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tahta 'Arshillâh Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Dawah Tips/Ideas. - 12-19-2006 Not tryna sound stupid or anything, but what does secular mean? __________________ .::[ Kullu nafsin dhâ-iqatul mawt ]::.

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- Qatada - Ummah Under 1 Banner Status: Offline Posts: 10,234 Reputation: 39615 Rep Power: 78 Join Date: May 2005 Location: ...travelling to the hereafter.. Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Dawah Tips/Ideas. - 12-24-2006 To Christians or Jews [Ahlul Kitaab - People of the Book] Instead of attacking christians/jews and attacking the bible/torah: Use the bible/torah as something positive, and say that we believe in the original bible/torah. But the same way God revealed the Old Testament [Torah], He sent the New Testament [Gospel] and the same way He sent the previous two, He sent the Final Testament [The Qur'an] and call the people to islaam in a good, positive way to show similarities between the scriptures, and then go to the differences once the persons comfortable with what you say inshaa'Allaah. So you could discuss how all the religions call to the worship of One God, Allaah. Explain how Allaah isn't just in islaam, but even christians and jews who speak arabic call God, Allaah. You can use this link to see the prophecies of the Messenger of Allaah, Muhammad (peace be upon him) mentioned in the previous scriptures: http://www.islamicboard.com/comparat...sed-bible.html Use verses from Surah Baqarah (2nd surah in the Qur'an), Surah Aal Imraan [3] & Surah Ma'eeda [5] as your discussion points between the jews and the christians, because Allaah is giving us tips on how to refute them especially in these surahs. Especially verses which start off with the word *kul* [in arabic] which means - Say: Say: "O people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians)! Do you criticize us for no other reason than that we believe in Allah, and in (the revelation) which has been sent down to us and in that which has been sent down before (us), and that most of you are Fasiqun [rebellious and disobedient (to Allah)]?" [Qur'an 5:59] And (both) the Jews and the Christians say: "We are the children of Allah and His loved ones." Say: "Why then does He punish you for your sins?" Nay, you are but human beings, of those He has created, He forgives whom He wills and He punishes whom He wills. And to Allah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them, and to Him is the return (of all). [Qur'an Surah Ma'eeda [5:18] O people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians)! Why do you dispute about Ibrahim (Abraham), while the Taurat (Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel) were not revealed till after him? Have you then no sense? Verily, you are those who have disputed about that of which you have knowledge. Why do you then dispute concerning that which you have no knowledge? It is Allah Who knows, and you know not. Ibrahim (Abraham) was neither a Jew nor a Christian, but he was a true Muslim Hanifa (Islamic Monotheism - to worship none but Allah Alone) and he was not of Al-Mushrikun [the polytheists/disbelievers] [Qur'an 3: 65-67] Say (O Muhammad SAW): "O people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians): Come to a word that is just between us and you, that we worship none but Allah, and that we associate no partners with Him, and that none of us shall take others as lords besides Allah. Then, if they turn away, say: "Bear witness that we are Muslims." [Qur'an 3:64] Last edited by - Qatada -; 12-24-2006 at 04:39 PM.

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Woodrow Abdullah Muhammad Status: Offline Posts: 10,593 Reputation: 47415 Rep Power: 83 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Evansville, Minnesota Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Dawah Tips/Ideas. - 12-24-2006 We have no need to disprove any other religion. It is sufficient to simply say: "I am Muslim because I believe in Allah(swt) and the truth of Allah(swt). I know the Qur'an is the True word of Allah(swt) and I know Islam shows us the way to follow his word." Then we can explain why we believe the Qur'an is the truth. We do not need to prove if anything in any other scripture is false. __________________

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Muslim Woman LI Oldskool Status: Offline Posts: 1,843 Reputation: 3598 Rep Power: 15 Join Date: Dec 2006 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Dawah Tips/Ideas. - 02-16-2007 Salaam/peace; Those who want to give Dawa orally , do u know the verses of Holy Qur'an from Surah Taha, Ch. No. 20, verses No. 25 and 28? It's a very useful prayer ; try to memorise it & recite before the dawah. Dr. Zakir Naik , today's famous Muslim scholar recite it before his lecture. Rabbish Rahli Sadri war simli amri wahlul ukh datam milli sani yaf kahu kawli [ pl. check the Arabic with Quran , i wrote it from my poor memory ] (Moses) said: "O my Lord! expand me my breast; 26. "Ease my task for me; 27. "And remove the impediment from my speech, 28. "So they may understand what I say: from Zakir's site: When Allah Subhana Wa Taala, Almighty God asks Prophet Moses (peace be upon him) to deliver the message to the Pharoah, Moses (peace be upon him), he prays to Almighty God, Allah Subhana Wa Taala, and recites these verses. (Arabic)…. 'Oh my Lord expand my breast for me, Expand my center for me, (Arabic)… And make my task easy for me,(Arabic)… And remove the impediment from my speech' &&& __________________ "My Father is greater than I." John 14:28 Christ will never be proud to reject to be a slave to God , nor the angels who are near ( to God ) .....holy Quran, chapter Women , 4: 172 recitation:http://quran.jalisi.com

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- Qatada - Ummah Under 1 Banner Status: Offline Posts: 10,234 Reputation: 39615 Rep Power: 78 Join Date: May 2005 Location: ...travelling to the hereafter.. Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Dawah Tips/Ideas. - 02-16-2007 Qur'an 20:25 Qala rabbi ishrah lee sadree [Musa (Moses)] said: "O my Lord! Open for me my chest (grant me self-confidence, contentment, and boldness). 20:26 Wayassir lee amree "And ease my task for me; 20:27 Wahlul AAuqdatan min lisanee "And make loose the knot (the defect) from my tongue, (i.e. remove the incorrectness from my speech) [That occurred as a result of a brand of fire which Musa (Moses) put in his mouth when he was an infant]. [Tafsir At-Tabari, Vol. 16, Page 159]. 20:28 Yafqahoo qawlee That they may understand my speech. http://quranicrealm.com/viewverses.php?q=20&langs=393

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ABDUL HAQ Member Status: Offline Posts: 57 Reputation: 288 Rep Power: 9 Join Date: Mar 2007 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Dawah Tips/Ideas. - 03-05-2007 with the aadaab of huzoor s.a.w.

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