D'apprentice session recap (final)

The End... But WAIT!“YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE AN USTADZ TO DO DA’WAH”

It’s time for Da’wah.

Recap of Discussion Session 1• Smile! (It is sunnah and a sedekah)• Da’wah is NOT conversion• Da’wah by actions. People look at you andfind it interesting, and they will ask questions. “YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE AN USTADZ TO DO DA’WAH”

Recap of Discussion Session 1•“Come back come back, even if you break your vows a 1000times before, ours is not a caravan of despair.” Rumi• The dogs may bark, but the caravan moves on.Yemeni proverb•We are given this challenge to bring message to people –Allah’s love encompass all things (Arrahman nirrahim). “YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE AN USTADZ TO DO DA’WAH”

“We have a message, and our message is amessage of mercy and love and hope. That reallyis the message of Islam.”- Syed Sheikh Ninowy

courage

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said,people will forget what you did, but people will neverforget how you made them feel.”- Maya Angelou

Recap of Discussion Session 2•“Your task is not to seek for love but merely toseek and find all barriers within yourself thatyou have built against it” Rumi•“A fools mind is at the mercy of his tongueand a wise mans tongue is under the controlof his mind” Imam Ali (A.S)•Our Prophet is a walking Quran (hadith) “YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE AN USTADZ TO DO DA’WAH”

Recap of Discussion Session 2•"There should be no coercion in the matter of faith“Quran, 2:256•“The (true) servants of (God) the Most Graciousare those who walk on the earth in humility, andwhen the ignorant address them, reply with(words of) peace.” The Holy Quran, 25:63.•“…truly is successful the one who purifies (his soul).”The Holy Quran, 91:9 “YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE AN USTADZ TO DO DA’WAH”

“It’s good to leave each day behind, like flowingwater, free of sadness.Yesterday is gone and its tale told. Today newseeds are growing.”

“Watch your thoughts, theybecome words.Watch your words, theybecome actions.Watch your actions, theybecome habits.Watch your habits, theybecome character.Watch your character, theybecome destiny.”

Recap of Discussion Session 3• "Convey (what you learn from me) even if only oneverse…"• Verily all in the heavens and earth seek forgiveness forthe knowledgeable, even the fish in the water. “YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE AN USTADZ TO DO DA’WAH”

Recap of Discussion Session 3• Reasons not to do Da’wah:- To show off,- To tell people off,- To get position, greatness, or fame,- To obtain approval of someone or others,- To make money out of it,- To feel empowered over others•“When a man dies, all his deeds come to an end except forthree – an ongoing charity, beneficial knowledge or arighteous child who will pray for him.” “YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE AN USTADZ TO DO DA’WAH”

belief

Umar RA relates that ProphetSAW said: “All deeds dependon intention (i.e. the reward of performance of an act depends on the intention).

“We can’t make demands upon theWest when we fail to live up to our own ideals.” (Shaykh Hamza Yusuf)

Recap of Discussion Session 4• “Do peace in family, before spreading peaceoutide the family”• Spreading of knowledge brings barakah(blessing)•Have the knowledge to put into practice• “Change of yourself will attract others” “YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE AN USTADZ TO DO DA’WAH”

Recap of Discussion Session 4• When they see fellow Muslim outside areligious activity, say –’Assalamualaikum’ (hasbarakah)• You want to inspire others, to inspireourselves first (Know Allah thru you first)•Praying is the most important time with Allah “YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE AN USTADZ TO DO DA’WAH”

Recap of Discussion Session 5• To put ourselves in the other person’s shoes• To understand person’s feelings (whom we aretalking to), be careful of words used•Conveying ideas thru stories / metaphors “YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE AN USTADZ TO DO DA’WAH”

Recap of Discussion Session 5•You can donate ‘haram’ money, but not use itfor zakat• Say something good, or keep silent (Hadith)•When you’re not sure, always assume the best•Important to guard the hearts of others “YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE AN USTADZ TO DO DA’WAH”

“The learned and wise among Muslims must use constantvigilance in detecting erroneous usage in language whichimpinges upon the semantic change in major key elements& creates general confusion & error in the understanding ofIslam & of its worldview.”S M Naquib al-Attas

Da’wah - today, has been understood generally, to refer to all initiatives to call people towards adhering to everyteachings of Islam, without any distinction with regards to the audience concerned (al- mad’uun)

compassion

The End...“YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE AN USTADZ TO DO DA’WAH”

“YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE AN USTADZ TO DO DA’WAH”

Volunteers Wanted! “YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE AN USTADZ TO DO DA’WAH”

iConvert• Purpose is to develop a redesigned version of the Darul Arqam (DA) website (www.darul- arqam.com),• Aim to have Darul Arqam be recognised by non Muslims in Singapore as the voice of Muslims and become their focal point if they want to convert to Islam. “YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE AN USTADZ TO DO DA’WAH”

iConvert2 teams of volunteers interested in these areas: Defining the design of the website, its look and feel as well as organisation.• People who can help are those who are familiar with website design or want to learn by working with the pros. Creating content for the top two target visitors• We are looking for those who are passionate to do dawah - and assist in collating content to help those who want to know more about Islam. Dont need to know about web design. “YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE AN USTADZ TO DO DA’WAH”

“Rising to the Occasion” – Register NOW! Leave your A Da’wah Workshop details @ our booth outside!! About the Speaker: British Muslim writer, Idris Tawfiq, is a lecturer at Al-Azahar University. The author of eight books about Islam, he has a degree in English Language and Literature from the University of Manchester….. Over the two mornings, the speaker will lead you through – Session 1: What is Dawah and why it is important for 28 & 29 Jan Muslims? 9 am – 1 pm Session 2: Tips of effective Dawah Session 3: What works and what doesn’t? Session 4: What’s Next? “YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE AN USTADZ TO DO DA’WAH”

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