Da’wah Workshop – How to call People to Islam Pt1

Date: September 12th, 2008

Workshop: “Da’wah – tips, tools, and training – effective methods of giving da’wah”

Speaker: Br. Farooq Yusaf (ex. MSA President of GMU)

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Outline:

1. The Facts: What is Da’wah? Why is Da’wah important? What can I gain from it? Who usually participates?

2. Obstacles Muslims Face when giving Da’wah

3. Three Ways to Give Da’wah

4. The Do’s & Don’ts of Giving Da’wah

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1. The Facts: What is Da’wah? Why is Da’wah important? What can I gain from it? Who usually participates?

• What is Da’wah?
  • “Calling Non-Muslims and Muslims to Islam”

• Why is Da’wah important? (Why should you do it?)
  • Reward is tremendous – don’t hesitate, volunteer whenever there is an opportunity!!
    • Job of the Prophets was to give Da’wah. They went threw so much more then what we will experience.
    • “Calling people to Allah (swt) for Allah’s sake” will yield many rewards.
    • It is our responsibility as Muslims to tell others about Islam and make the message clear
    • When you give da’wah you feel empowered & strengthened
      

  “Whoever guides [another] to a good deed will get a reward similar to the one who performs it” [Saheeh Muslim]

• Two Types of Guidance (Hidaya) – Basically convey the message and leave the rest to Allah (swt)
  • Hidayat ul irshaad
    • Our duty to tell others directly about Islam
  • Hidayat ul tawfiq
    • From Allah (swt) – When Allah (swt) opens a persons heart to Islam

2. Obstacles Muslims Face when giving Da’wah

• Obstacles – That keep people from giving Da’wah
  • Expect Instant Results
  • “I don’t have enough knowledge!”
    • Basic knowledge of Islam is ALL you need!
  • Too Shy
    • Once you get into a routine it becomes easy
  • Not Knowing who you are talking to

3. Three Ways to Give Da’wah

• Three Ways to Give Da’wah
  • Pamphlet Pushing
    • Keep it to the same days at the same times
    • Hand out as many pamphlets as possible (and know what you are handing out)
    • Use a catch phrase to break the ice
  • Street Da’wah
    • Walk in groups
    • Always be polite
  • One-on- One
    • 1st begin with what the person knows (likes/ dislikes of Islam)
    • LISTEN!
    • If the person has studied Islam, find the core issue that is holding them back.

4. The Do’s & Don’ts of Giving Da’wah

• Do’s and Don’ts of Giving Da’wah
  • Smile!
  • Be patient & straightforward by using simple language
  • Avoid unnecessary arguments
  • Keep going with the message & ALWAYS bring it back to tawheed (the oneness of Islam) if you get stuck
  • Have a partner with you to help
  • Show that you are listening to them: nod, open gestures, lean forward
  • Ask for a Name to make it personal
  • Go for the Gold! Ask for the Shadaha.
    • Basically if they agree with the basics, ask them what’s holding them back. There’s nothing to lose.
  • Don’t be aggressive
  • Don’t be evasive
  • Don’t interrupt someone else who is giving da’wah
  • Don’t negotiate (especially keep this in mind when you are at interfaith get togethers)- Islam is the TRUTH. It can not be negotiated!