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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,
MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,
MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
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LESSON # 13LESSON # 13
BRINGING BACK THEBRINGING BACK THE
DA’WAH SPIRIT IN THE MUSLIMSDA’WAH SPIRIT IN THE MUSLIMS
TEACHING AND LEARNING ISLAMTEACHING AND LEARNING ISLAM
Using text & curriculum he has developed especially forUsing text & curriculum he has developed especially for
Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims.Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims.
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““And [remember] when your Lord proclaimed, 'If you areAnd [remember] when your Lord proclaimed, 'If you are
grateful, I will surely increase you [in favour]; but if yougrateful, I will surely increase you [in favour]; but if you
deny (ungrateful), indeed, My punishment is severe.' “deny (ungrateful), indeed, My punishment is severe.' “
((Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 7Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 7))
PREVIOUSLY EXPLAINEDPREVIOUSLY EXPLAINED

Striving to be grateful is a life-long endeavour. Especially when itStriving to be grateful is a life-long endeavour. Especially when it
requires us to learn the value of what we have already been given.requires us to learn the value of what we have already been given.
When one stops doing itWhen one stops doing it, this inevitably lead to one becoming, this inevitably lead to one becoming
careless and would take for granted those bestowals. Suchcareless and would take for granted those bestowals. Such
carelessness may be harmful spiritually.carelessness may be harmful spiritually.
Our ego and self-conceit may deceive us into assuming that weOur ego and self-conceit may deceive us into assuming that we
already know the true value of these, whereas we knew very little.already know the true value of these, whereas we knew very little.
My teachers would impress upon me to work mostly on what theyMy teachers would impress upon me to work mostly on what they
had taught, reminding me that I am “had taught, reminding me that I am “still not there yet !still not there yet ! ””

And even when we had the privilege of our teachers’ presence,And even when we had the privilege of our teachers’ presence,
our focus would be towards wanting to discover the wisdomour focus would be towards wanting to discover the wisdom
which may have escaped us all regarding those knowledge whichwhich may have escaped us all regarding those knowledge which
we had already been taught, rather than be deluded to seek outwe had already been taught, rather than be deluded to seek out
other ‘new knowledge’ that our desire and ego, want to learn.other ‘new knowledge’ that our desire and ego, want to learn.
In fact, to be in their presence, we would most certainly beIn fact, to be in their presence, we would most certainly be
infected by their humility (infected by their humility (TAWADHU’TAWADHU’) which, on hindsight, THE) which, on hindsight, THE
most crucial lesson which a truemost crucial lesson which a true ‘ALEEM‘ALEEM exude in his dispositionexude in his disposition
((AKHLAQAKHLAQ) and not what spews from his tongue.) and not what spews from his tongue.

“Whomsoever that Allah wishes for him goodness, He will
make him a FAQIH (learned) in matters of the
religion(Deen); and for everything there is a pillar, and the
pillar of this religion is AL-FIQH – (the profound
understanding of the Deen); a learned scholar (of the Deen)
is more difficult upon satan than a thousand worshippers.”
((Reported by Bukhary and MuslimReported by Bukhary and Muslim))

In my advice to some of my students, I have reiterated myIn my advice to some of my students, I have reiterated my
concern of the way Muslims learn and carry out theirconcern of the way Muslims learn and carry out their FARDHUFARDHU
’AIN’AIN,, which needs to be re-looked into again.which needs to be re-looked into again.
My concern was because I sensed that many may have learntMy concern was because I sensed that many may have learnt
Islam merely as a subject or subjects, and not so much as a wayIslam merely as a subject or subjects, and not so much as a way
of life to strive upon.of life to strive upon.
For many,For many, FARDHU‘AINFARDHU‘AIN are regarded merely as things to beare regarded merely as things to be
done, and they overlooked that these are made as obligationdone, and they overlooked that these are made as obligation
upon us Muslims to benefit from, because it containsupon us Muslims to benefit from, because it contains HIKMAHHIKMAH
and the Mercy of Allah – as “and the Mercy of Allah – as “transformative program oftransformative program of
changing our entire worldview and paradigmchanging our entire worldview and paradigm.”.”

Remember, by being Muslims we are not doing Allah s.w.t. any
favour, whereas it is Allah Who has favoured us with Islam.
Actually when Muslims re-orientate themselves and regard the
“ARKAAN-AL-ISLAM” as crucial ‘building blocks’ of their life and
that each fulfilment of these ARKAAN (singular – RUKUN) must
be appraised upon by how close (TAQARRUB) they have become
towards Allah s.w.t., only then can they extricate themselves out
of the malaise which some have analysed and described (which I
termed as “Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde” syndrome

“Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde” syndrome – i.e. intermittently lapsing
into forgetfulness or heedlessness (GHAFLAH), then
remembrance, then forgetfulness of Allah again in a kind of cycle
in life), causing their identity as Muslims to be compromised e.g.
referring to himself / herself as “Secular-Muslim” !?
This is because their worldview of and the fundamental
understanding of Islam perhaps may be faulty, partial and
truncated, whereas the spirit of Islam should dominate and
permeate our entire existence.

Allah warns us of this ‘forgetfulness’ in some people, and with
the Qur’an and the teachings of His Messenger Muhammad , He
wants to guide us to be different:

the Qur’an and the teachings of His Messenger Muhammad ,, He
““Let not the free disposal (and affluence) of theLet not the free disposal (and affluence) of the
disbelievers throughout the land deceive you. Adisbelievers throughout the land deceive you. A
brief enjoyment; then, their ultimate abode is Hell;brief enjoyment; then, their ultimate abode is Hell;
and worst indeed is that place for rest.”and worst indeed is that place for rest.”
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 196Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 196))

““But, for those who fear their Lord, are GardensBut, for those who fear their Lord, are Gardens
under which rivers flow (in Paradise); therein areunder which rivers flow (in Paradise); therein are
they to dwell (for ever), an entertainment fromthey to dwell (for ever), an entertainment from
Allah; and that which is with Allah is the Best forAllah; and that which is with Allah is the Best for
Al-Abrar (those who are obedient to Allah andAl-Abrar (those who are obedient to Allah and
follow strictly His Orders).”follow strictly His Orders).”
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 197-198Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 197-198))
the Qur’an and the teachings of His Messenger Muhammad , He

If ourIf our Fardhu ‘ainFardhu ‘ain is done in accordance with the intendedis done in accordance with the intended
(correct) approach, which I regard as the traditional way (as(correct) approach, which I regard as the traditional way (as
differentiated by the ‘conventional’ IRK-style in learning Islam),differentiated by the ‘conventional’ IRK-style in learning Islam),
the Muslims remembrance of Allah would be continuous andthe Muslims remembrance of Allah would be continuous and
strong throughout their life, (strong throughout their life, (Insha'AllahInsha'Allah, Allah will instil, Allah will instil
istiqomahistiqomah) not just in their wakeful hours, even when they are in) not just in their wakeful hours, even when they are in
their sleep too, in spite of the so many life-engagement andtheir sleep too, in spite of the so many life-engagement and
worldly distraction he/she may be exposed too.worldly distraction he/she may be exposed too.

So theSo the ‘‘FIRASATFIRASAT’’ (inner sense -intuition) of a believing Muslim(inner sense -intuition) of a believing Muslim
((MU’MINMU’MIN) that make us sense that perhaps “) that make us sense that perhaps “mymy Fardh 'ainFardh 'ain is ofis of
poor qualitypoor quality” which many of us may harbour, is spot-on, and” which many of us may harbour, is spot-on, and
should worry us all into acting to redress it.should worry us all into acting to redress it.
The problem of Muslims today may primarily be due to oneThe problem of Muslims today may primarily be due to one
single principle problem i.e.single principle problem i.e. of knowledge and of their educationof knowledge and of their education
– more precisely Islamic education (or the lack of it, or and the– more precisely Islamic education (or the lack of it, or and the
confusion regarding it).confusion regarding it).

So do not despair and strive to carry out what Allah wish for usSo do not despair and strive to carry out what Allah wish for us
to aim to do, especially to wholeheartedly enter into Islam (asto aim to do, especially to wholeheartedly enter into Islam (as
opposed to learning partially and hesitantly) and be careful ofopposed to learning partially and hesitantly) and be careful of
distractions which are what our enemy Satan is trying to snaredistractions which are what our enemy Satan is trying to snare
us into, so do not allow yourself to backslide – especially inus into, so do not allow yourself to backslide – especially in
seeking knowledge with practice (‘seeking knowledge with practice (‘ILM WA ‘AMALILM WA ‘AMAL):):

So do not despair and strive to carry out what Allah wish for usSo do not despair and strive to carry out what Allah wish for us
to aim to do, especially to wholeheartedly enter into Islam (asto aim to do, especially to wholeheartedly enter into Islam (as
opposed to learning partially and hesitantly) and be careful ofopposed to learning partially and hesitantly) and be careful of
distractions which are what our enemy Satan is trying to snaredistractions which are what our enemy Satan is trying to snare
us into, so do not allow yourself to backslide – especially inus into, so do not allow yourself to backslide – especially in
seeking knowledge with practice (‘seeking knowledge with practice (‘ILM WA ‘AMALILM WA ‘AMAL):):
““O ye who believe! enter into Islam whole-heartedly (fully);O ye who believe! enter into Islam whole-heartedly (fully);
and follow not the footsteps of the Evil One; for he is to youand follow not the footsteps of the Evil One; for he is to you
an avowed enemy.”an avowed enemy.”
(Qur’an: Surah al-Baqorah: 2: 208(Qur’an: Surah al-Baqorah: 2: 208))

My insistence that we re-visit our basicMy insistence that we re-visit our basic Fardhu 'AinFardhu 'Ain topic, buttopic, but
with Da'wah in mindwith Da'wah in mind (towards ultimately for each of us to being(towards ultimately for each of us to being
able to share it with the non-Muslimsable to share it with the non-Muslims).).
It would be unjust to burden you all with actualIt would be unjust to burden you all with actual Da'wahDa'wah work,work,
when thewhen the 'Da'wah'Da'wah' should firstly be towards ourselves.' should firstly be towards ourselves.
Are we truly convinced (Are we truly convinced (YAQEENYAQEEN) of those basic knowledge of) of those basic knowledge of
Islam that we have already been taught?Islam that we have already been taught?
You may ask:You may ask:
What is my basis for choosing this approach?

My involvement in Islamic work begun as aMy involvement in Islamic work begun as a Da’iDa’i inin DA’WAHDA’WAH
(accurately as(accurately as MUBALLIGHMUBALLIGH missionary to convey Islam especiallymissionary to convey Islam especially
to English speaking non-Muslims since 1980), and not as ato English speaking non-Muslims since 1980), and not as a
teacher (teacher (mudarrismudarris).).
When theWhen the Mufti Syed Esa bIn SumaitMufti Syed Esa bIn Sumait andand Allahyarham al-FadhilAllahyarham al-Fadhil
al-Ustaz Syed ‘Abdillah bin Ahmad al-Jufrial-Ustaz Syed ‘Abdillah bin Ahmad al-Jufri approved and directedapproved and directed
me to teach converts in 1982, I had to develop a curriculum onme to teach converts in 1982, I had to develop a curriculum on
““Fardhu ‘ainFardhu ‘ain”, specific for converts’ need.”, specific for converts’ need.

It was unlike that of the curriculum amongst the MalayIt was unlike that of the curriculum amongst the Malay
Muslim’s, and I guess myMuslim’s, and I guess my Da’wahDa’wah background somewhat shapedbackground somewhat shaped
its syllabus, methods and approaches.its syllabus, methods and approaches.
After many years teaching converts theirAfter many years teaching converts their Fardhu ‘ainFardhu ‘ain, I have, I have
noticed that many of them were somewhat empowered to donoticed that many of them were somewhat empowered to do
Da’wahDa’wah work, although they may have never studied any specificwork, although they may have never studied any specific
subject onsubject on Da’wahDa’wah..

It is in the manner that they were taught that perhaps made theIt is in the manner that they were taught that perhaps made the
difference. And some Malay-Muslims (those born into a Muslimdifference. And some Malay-Muslims (those born into a Muslim
family) also experienced the difference with this approach,family) also experienced the difference with this approach,
which from itwhich from it al-al-HHam-dulillaaham-dulillaah, I was able to develop a teachers, I was able to develop a teachers
training program to empower more Islamic educators.training program to empower more Islamic educators.

I strongly opine that “I strongly opine that “Teachers’ training for theTeachers’ training for the AsaatizahAsaatizah” –” –
should beshould be seriouslyseriously looked into. Mere ‘grafting’ or giving them alooked into. Mere ‘grafting’ or giving them a
stint in N.I.E. may have been done, but is not adequate. Withoutstint in N.I.E. may have been done, but is not adequate. Without
them being given the “them being given the “wisdom gained from experience of our pastwisdom gained from experience of our past
practitionerspractitioners”, we would not recover what have been lost.”, we would not recover what have been lost.
The manner of their approach to teaching Islam has always beenThe manner of their approach to teaching Islam has always been
to inject ‘to inject ‘lifelife’ into people, to revive, to invite and guide them’ into people, to revive, to invite and guide them
upon the straight path. It is definitely a different approach whenupon the straight path. It is definitely a different approach when
compared to that of the ‘professionally trained’ teachers of N.I.E.compared to that of the ‘professionally trained’ teachers of N.I.E.

These traditional teachers of Islam regard their task, always withinThese traditional teachers of Islam regard their task, always within
the overall framework of continuing the legacy ofthe overall framework of continuing the legacy of DA’WAHDA’WAH – to– to
continue to invite all to the way of life -continue to invite all to the way of life -AD-DEENAD-DEEN of Al-Islam.of Al-Islam.
Without this spirit, this essential purpose and motivation – theWithout this spirit, this essential purpose and motivation – the
teaching of Islam by any teacher today, would be different, shortteaching of Islam by any teacher today, would be different, short
of ‘betrayal’ to the traditional Islamic scholars and teachers whoof ‘betrayal’ to the traditional Islamic scholars and teachers who
faithfully transmitted to us thisfaithfully transmitted to us this DeenDeen..
They do not teach Islam as subject, but regard their task asThey do not teach Islam as subject, but regard their task as
teachers subjecting their students to Islam – andteachers subjecting their students to Islam – and DA’WAHDA’WAH is theis the
life-giving ‘soul’.life-giving ‘soul’.

““O you who have believed, respond to Allah andO you who have believed, respond to Allah and
to the Messenger when he calls you to thatto the Messenger when he calls you to that
which gives you life. “which gives you life. “
((Qur’an: Anfaal: 8: 24Qur’an: Anfaal: 8: 24))

The state of us Muslims today, regarding the loss of many of ourThe state of us Muslims today, regarding the loss of many of our
Islamic heritage, especially in preserving and benefitting fromIslamic heritage, especially in preserving and benefitting from
the legacy of Islamic education, knowledge, science and historythe legacy of Islamic education, knowledge, science and history
etc. is like the story of Aladdin and his magical lamp in theetc. is like the story of Aladdin and his magical lamp in the
collection of fables in “collection of fables in “ALF - WA-LAYLAALF - WA-LAYLA” (“Thousand and One” (“Thousand and One
nights” or better known in the West as “the Arabian Nights”).nights” or better known in the West as “the Arabian Nights”).
This is not just a story, but contain a profound lesson ofThis is not just a story, but contain a profound lesson of
wisdom, highlighting the foolishness and naivety which must bewisdom, highlighting the foolishness and naivety which must be
avoided.avoided.
REFLECT

In this story, Aladdin’s maid-servant was duped into exchangingIn this story, Aladdin’s maid-servant was duped into exchanging
his master’s magical (but it looked rather old, odd and seeminglyhis master’s magical (but it looked rather old, odd and seemingly
useless) lamp for a new one, peddled by the evil sorcerer.useless) lamp for a new one, peddled by the evil sorcerer.
He cunningly peddled his ‘new wares’ and making it seemed thatHe cunningly peddled his ‘new wares’ and making it seemed that
those who still cling to old stuff are foolish for not grabbing thisthose who still cling to old stuff are foolish for not grabbing this
fantastic offer of a much superior alternative.fantastic offer of a much superior alternative.
The maid’s ignorance of the true value of his master’s magicalThe maid’s ignorance of the true value of his master’s magical
lamp; and her folly (nay breach of trust and loyalty to her master)lamp; and her folly (nay breach of trust and loyalty to her master)
of not consulting the true owner, led to the tragic dispossession.of not consulting the true owner, led to the tragic dispossession.
REFLECT

If only the old lamp was to be polished and rubbed (i.e. if she wasIf only the old lamp was to be polished and rubbed (i.e. if she was
to try to clean it to shine) as what the maid servant should haveto try to clean it to shine) as what the maid servant should have
been doing, she would already know that a wonderful geniebeen doing, she would already know that a wonderful genie
would have emerged and she would know the true value of thewould have emerged and she would know the true value of the
rather old-looking lamp.rather old-looking lamp.
Aladdin too has to be blamed. Being the inheritor of this lamp, heAladdin too has to be blamed. Being the inheritor of this lamp, he
should have imparted such crucial knowledge of the lamp toshould have imparted such crucial knowledge of the lamp to
those in his household and ensure that such precious possessionthose in his household and ensure that such precious possession
be well-guarded and cherished.be well-guarded and cherished.
REFLECT

Alas today, the penchant to discard old stuff (without understandingAlas today, the penchant to discard old stuff (without understanding
its true value), just because we think the 'new' is better. It is naive toits true value), just because we think the 'new' is better. It is naive to
believe in whatever others may say about what we possessbelieve in whatever others may say about what we possess
(intending to dispossess us) without we being careful as to where(intending to dispossess us) without we being careful as to where
they are leading us to. This surely is foolish, don’t you think so?they are leading us to. This surely is foolish, don’t you think so?
And although we cannot accuse others of stealing from us, butAnd although we cannot accuse others of stealing from us, but
today, such evil trade-off are being done subtly through what theytoday, such evil trade-off are being done subtly through what they
termed as encouraging your right to personal “termed as encouraging your right to personal “freedomfreedom” and” and
consensual “consensual “exchangeexchange” (even if unfair) is not thievery.” (even if unfair) is not thievery.
REFLECT

Well, there are some who may label me and my other colleagueWell, there are some who may label me and my other colleague
fellowfellow asaatizahasaatizah as “traditional”. We believe that those who areas “traditional”. We believe that those who are
wont to label us such may not have understood our concern, andwont to label us such may not have understood our concern, and
the seriousness of holding fast to the trust - may Allah give themthe seriousness of holding fast to the trust - may Allah give them
Guidance, and the realization to repent and mend their ways.Guidance, and the realization to repent and mend their ways.
Actually those who ignorantly disregard our traditional ways, areActually those who ignorantly disregard our traditional ways, are
having the naïve mentality like that of Aladdin’s maid-servant.having the naïve mentality like that of Aladdin’s maid-servant.
Let them be reminded that this our tradition belongs to Islam andLet them be reminded that this our tradition belongs to Islam and
the Muslims. We must remain trustworthy (the Muslims. We must remain trustworthy (AMANAHAMANAH).).
REFLECT

They who styled themselves as ‘They who styled themselves as ‘liberal & progressiveliberal & progressive’ Muslims’ Muslims
who are anti-traditionalist ought to know that they are merewho are anti-traditionalist ought to know that they are mere
‘servants’ - but they don’t know that they are servants of whom?‘servants’ - but they don’t know that they are servants of whom?
They should doThey should do MUHAASABAHMUHAASABAH - (- (may Allah guide them), andmay Allah guide them), and
they must be told thatthey must be told that they do not have the right to bethey do not have the right to be
exchanging and be replacing our traditionexchanging and be replacing our tradition on behalf of Islam andon behalf of Islam and
the Muslims.the Muslims.
To insist in doing so is treachery (To insist in doing so is treachery (KHIYAANAHKHIYAANAH).).
waAwaAllaahu a’lam.llaahu a’lam.
REFLECT

SIMILAR BUT NOT THE SAMESIMILAR BUT NOT THE SAME
WARNING AGAINST USURPERSWARNING AGAINST USURPERS
IN THE GUISE OF THE TRUTHFULIN THE GUISE OF THE TRUTHFUL
MOSTMOST
COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,

MOSTMOST

MOSTMOST
““And there are those who put up a mosque by way ofAnd there are those who put up a mosque by way of
mischief and infidelity― to disunite the Believers and inmischief and infidelity― to disunite the Believers and in
preparation for one who warred against Allah and Hispreparation for one who warred against Allah and His
Messenger aforetime. They will indeed swear that theirMessenger aforetime. They will indeed swear that their
intention is nothing but good; but Allah doth declare thatintention is nothing but good; but Allah doth declare that
they are certainly liars.”they are certainly liars.”
((Qur’an: Taubah: 9:107Qur’an: Taubah: 9:107))

MOSTMOST
“Never stand thou forth therein. There is a mosque whose
foundation was laid from the first day on piety; it is more
worthy of thy standing forth (for prayer) therein. In it are
men who love to be purified; and Allah loveth those who
make themselves pure.”
(Qur’an: Taubah: 9:108)

MOSTMOST
““Which then is best?― he that layeth his foundation onWhich then is best?― he that layeth his foundation on
piety to Allah and His Good pleasure?― or he that layethpiety to Allah and His Good pleasure?― or he that layeth
his foundation on an undermined sand-cliff ready tohis foundation on an undermined sand-cliff ready to
crumble to pieces? And it doth crumble to pieces with him,crumble to pieces? And it doth crumble to pieces with him,
into the fire of Hell. And Allah guideth not people that dointo the fire of Hell. And Allah guideth not people that do
wrong.”wrong.”
((Qur’an: Taubah: 9:109Qur’an: Taubah: 9:109))

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““He is not from my Ummah (community),He is not from my Ummah (community),
One who do not respect our elders, orOne who do not respect our elders, or
One who is not merciful (kind) to our young, andOne who is not merciful (kind) to our young, and
One who do not know ourOne who do not know our ‘Ulama’ -‘Ulama’ - Islamic scholarsIslamic scholars
(and respect their rights ) .”(and respect their rights ) .”
((Hadith of our ProphetHadith of our Prophet Reported by TabranyReported by Tabrany))
Prophet Muhammad said:

"Verily Allah does not remove knowledge from the (hearts of the)Verily Allah does not remove knowledge from the (hearts of the)
people, rather he takes away knowledge by taking away itspeople, rather he takes away knowledge by taking away its
people (the true scholars –people (the true scholars – ‘ULAMA‘ULAMA), until there are no more), until there are no more
scholars, the people then take leaders that are ignorant, andscholars, the people then take leaders that are ignorant, and
when they are asked, and givewhen they are asked, and give fatwasfatwas – religious rulings, (they– religious rulings, (they
give) without knowledge, so they misguide and are misguided.“give) without knowledge, so they misguide and are misguided.“
((Hadith reported by Ashaab as-Sunnan from Ibnu ‘Umar r.aHadith reported by Ashaab as-Sunnan from Ibnu ‘Umar r.a.).)

"Indeed the"Indeed the scholarsscholars are the inheritors of the Prophets, but if they fallare the inheritors of the Prophets, but if they fall
into covetousness and greed, who shall be taken as leaders? Theinto covetousness and greed, who shall be taken as leaders? The
merchants and businessmenmerchants and businessmen are the trustees of Allah, so if they areare the trustees of Allah, so if they are
treacherous, who can be trusted? Thetreacherous, who can be trusted? The warriorswarriors are the guests of Allahare the guests of Allah
so if they become extreme (or take spoils without right), with whom canso if they become extreme (or take spoils without right), with whom can
we defeat the enemies? The righteous andwe defeat the enemies? The righteous and ascetic onesascetic ones are the kings ofare the kings of
the earth but if they become insincere (i.e. havethe earth but if they become insincere (i.e. have riya’riya’), who shall be), who shall be
followed? Thefollowed? The governors/rulersgovernors/rulers are the shepherds (protectors) of theare the shepherds (protectors) of the
people, but if the shepherd becomes a wolf, who shall protect thepeople, but if the shepherd becomes a wolf, who shall protect the
flock?"flock?"
- Imam 'Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak- Imam 'Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak

TO BE CONTINUED, INSHA-ALLAAH!TO BE CONTINUED, INSHA-ALLAAH!

““O Prophet! Truly We have sent thee as a Witness (O Prophet! Truly We have sent thee as a Witness (SHAAHIDAHSHAAHIDAH), a), a
Bearer of Glad Tidings (Bearer of Glad Tidings (MUBAS-SHIRAHMUBAS-SHIRAH), and a Warner (), and a Warner (NADZEERAHNADZEERAH)―)―
And as one who invites to Allah's (Grace) by His leave (And as one who invites to Allah's (Grace) by His leave (DAA-’IYANDAA-’IYAN
ILALLAAHILALLAAH) , and as a Lamp spreading Light () , and as a Lamp spreading Light (SIRAAJAN MUNEERAHSIRAAJAN MUNEERAH).”).”
((Qur’an: an-Nahlu: 16: 45-46Qur’an: an-Nahlu: 16: 45-46))

““Invite (all) to the way of thy Lord with wisdom (Invite (all) to the way of thy Lord with wisdom (BIL-BIL-HHIKMAHIKMAH) and) and
beautiful preaching (beautiful preaching (MAU-’IZAH-MAU-’IZAH-HHASANAHASANAH); and argue with them in); and argue with them in
ways that are best and most gracious (ways that are best and most gracious (JAADIL-HUM-BIL-LATI -HIYAJAADIL-HUM-BIL-LATI -HIYA
AAHHSANSAN): for thy Lord knows, best who have strayed from His Path,): for thy Lord knows, best who have strayed from His Path,
and who receive guidance. “and who receive guidance. “
((Qur’an: an-Nahlu: 16: 125Qur’an: an-Nahlu: 16: 125))

““It is He (Allah) Who has sent amongst the Unlettered aIt is He (Allah) Who has sent amongst the Unlettered a
messenger (Muhammad) from among themselves, tomessenger (Muhammad) from among themselves, to
rehearse to them His Signs, to sanctify them, and torehearse to them His Signs, to sanctify them, and to
instruct them in Scripture and Wisdom― although theyinstruct them in Scripture and Wisdom― although they
had been, before, in manifest error―had been, before, in manifest error― .“.“
((Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 2Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 2))

““As well as (to confer all these benefits upon) others of them, whoAs well as (to confer all these benefits upon) others of them, who
have not already joined them: and He is Exalted in Might, Wise.”have not already joined them: and He is Exalted in Might, Wise.”
((Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 3Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 3))

“Such is the Bounty of Allah, which He bestows on whom He will:
and Allah is the Lord of the highest bounty.”
(Qur’an: Jumu’ah: 62: 4)

““Who is better in speech than one who calls (men) to Allah,Who is better in speech than one who calls (men) to Allah,
works righteousness, and says "I am of those who bow in Islam"works righteousness, and says "I am of those who bow in Islam"
((Qur’an: Fussilat: 41: 33Qur’an: Fussilat: 41: 33))

MOSTMOST
By: USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL

“People are like minerals, the best of them in Jahiliyah
will still be the best amongst them in Islam,
so long as they have proper (profound) understanding.”
(Hadith reported by Bukhary, Muslim, Darimi and Ahmad)

Differentiating the GeneralDifferentiating the General
from the Specific (technical)from the Specific (technical)
terms used.terms used.

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DA’WAH – today, has been understood generally, to refer to every
initiatives to call people towards adhering to every teachings of
Islam, without any distinction with regards to the audience
concerned (al-mad-’uun).
Unfortunately in Singapore, every religious activity amongst Muslims
are termed as “Da’wah” activity as though Da’wah is only meant for
Muslims, whereas the original meaning refers to “calling every one
towards Islam” especially the non-Muslims.

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DA’WAH – in the original sense refers to the
calling of all mankind (unbelievers) to Islam.
 In matters of Islam, we Muslims (in Singapore) generally may haveIn matters of Islam, we Muslims (in Singapore) generally may have
become ‘localized’ (insular and exclusive) to the extent that we onlybecome ‘localized’ (insular and exclusive) to the extent that we only
think as though “Islam” is only for us, and about us.think as though “Islam” is only for us, and about us.
 Every activities pertaining to Islam are deemed only for us Muslims.Every activities pertaining to Islam are deemed only for us Muslims.

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 All our “All our “Islamic Da’wah resourcesIslamic Da’wah resources” (if any) are geared only towards the” (if any) are geared only towards the
16% Muslims16% Muslims of the nation’s population (Singapore). We have all alongof the nation’s population (Singapore). We have all along
neglected theneglected the 84% (non-Muslims).84% (non-Muslims).
 Some Muslims here are so afraid to speak of doing direct “Some Muslims here are so afraid to speak of doing direct “Da’wahDa’wah””
towards non-Muslims. They even deemed this (the Prophetic Qur’anictowards non-Muslims. They even deemed this (the Prophetic Qur’anic
method ofmethod of Da’wahDa’wah ) as being confrontational – outdated!) as being confrontational – outdated!

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 Some (indirect) approach towards the non-Muslims inSome (indirect) approach towards the non-Muslims in ““InterfaithInterfaith
DialogueDialogue”” events, may perhaps been done. Albeit only because it isevents, may perhaps been done. Albeit only because it is
encouraged to showcase religious harmony in our nation. Yet, they areencouraged to showcase religious harmony in our nation. Yet, they are
claiming this as their efforts in doing “claiming this as their efforts in doing “Da’wahDa’wah” (they called it “non-” (they called it “non-
confrontational type”).confrontational type”).
 We must tell them that to ‘We must tell them that to ‘confrontconfront ’ does not necessarily mean that one’ does not necessarily mean that one
must be “aggressive, intolerant, discourteous etc.”must be “aggressive, intolerant, discourteous etc.”

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 The Qur’an already stipulates we must do it:The Qur’an already stipulates we must do it: “with wisdom and goodly
exhortation, and argue with them in the most kindly manner”
 So as not to be misunderstood, I am not against Interfaith dialogue, orSo as not to be misunderstood, I am not against Interfaith dialogue, or
efforts in building bridges with others, or promotion of religious andefforts in building bridges with others, or promotion of religious and
racial harmony amongst our comrades and citizens in this, our belovedracial harmony amongst our comrades and citizens in this, our beloved
nation.nation.

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 The concern is our (certain Muslims’) dishonesty of claiming to be doingThe concern is our (certain Muslims’) dishonesty of claiming to be doing
““Da’wahDa’wah” when that effort, when judged by the criteria from” when that effort, when judged by the criteria from Al-Qur’anAl-Qur’an
andand As-SunnahAs-Sunnah ,, it may not qualify as to be regarded as “it may not qualify as to be regarded as “Da’wahDa’wah” in the” in the
true sense. Some dare to regard these (true sense. Some dare to regard these (DA’WAHDA’WAH) criterion as archaic.) criterion as archaic.
 They justify it by saying:They justify it by saying: “Those old methods are foolish and outdated,“Those old methods are foolish and outdated,
we must now be wise. Be pragmatic we do not want the others towe must now be wise. Be pragmatic we do not want the others to
dislike us!”dislike us!”

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 Yet these people conveniently ignored or forgotten that they have beenYet these people conveniently ignored or forgotten that they have been
commanded by Allah to be TRUE and sincere, even if this be hated:commanded by Allah to be TRUE and sincere, even if this be hated:
““ ... be sincere (making religion pure for Allah only),... be sincere (making religion pure for Allah only),
however much the disbelievers be averse –”however much the disbelievers be averse –”
(Qur’an: Ghofir: 40: 15)

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 And those Muslims engaged in thisAnd those Muslims engaged in this “Interfaith dialogue”“Interfaith dialogue” have to behave to be
honest and sincerely admit what their motives and objectives for doinghonest and sincerely admit what their motives and objectives for doing
so are – Is it forso are – Is it for Islamic Da’wahIslamic Da’wah or merely to comply with otheror merely to comply with other
agendas? To be in the mainstream, perhaps?agendas? To be in the mainstream, perhaps?
 Have they considered or have any regard for theHave they considered or have any regard for the “Usul ad-Da’wah”“Usul ad-Da’wah” andand
thethe “Fiqh-hud-Da’wah”“Fiqh-hud-Da’wah” ??
 Isn’t Truth supposed to confront falsehood?Isn’t Truth supposed to confront falsehood?

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 Afraid to confront and yet claim to be doing “Da’wah” ?
 They like to say: “Let’s accept that everybody is right and nobody is
wrong!!?” - only the difference of perspective of what is the truth!
 LAA-HAU-LA WA LAA-QUW-WA-TA IL-LA BIL-LAAH !

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 And they should be reminded that this religion of al-Islam is also called
Ad-Deen-ul-Haqq (the religion of Truth):

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““He (Allah) it is Who hath sent His messenger with the guidance and theHe (Allah) it is Who hath sent His messenger with the guidance and the
religion of Truth (al-Islam), that He may make it victorious (triumph) overreligion of Truth (al-Islam), that He may make it victorious (triumph) over
all religion however much idolaters may be averse.”all religion however much idolaters may be averse.”
((Qur’an: Saff: 61: 8Qur’an: Saff: 61: 8))

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““It is He (Allah) who has sent His Messenger with Guidance and theIt is He (Allah) who has sent His Messenger with Guidance and the
Religion of Truth (al-Islam), to proclaim it over all religion: and enoughReligion of Truth (al-Islam), to proclaim it over all religion: and enough
is Allah for a Witness.”is Allah for a Witness.”
((Qur’an: Fath: 48: 28Qur’an: Fath: 48: 28))

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““Da-’inDa-’in” [sing.] (caller; one who invites) –” [sing.] (caller; one who invites) – title indicating atitle indicating a
high station in the hierarchy of ranks amongsthigh station in the hierarchy of ranks amongst ‘ulama’‘ulama’ of Islamof Islam..
Title accorded only to those with certain criteria; more asTitle accorded only to those with certain criteria; more as
ambassador or emissary of Islam - to call others toambassador or emissary of Islam - to call others to al-Islamal-Islam..
This title or appellation of aThis title or appellation of a ““Du-’atDu-’at” [pl.]” [pl.] - should not beshould not be
carelessly used just because a Muslim is doing or helping in work ofcarelessly used just because a Muslim is doing or helping in work of
Da’wah.Da’wah.
As Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. is the exemplary :As Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. is the exemplary :
““and as one who invites to Allah's (Grace) by His leaveand as one who invites to Allah's (Grace) by His leave”” , - the task, - the task
of such a person is indeed wide-ranging .of such a person is indeed wide-ranging .

““O YOU who have attained to faith! Shall I point out toO YOU who have attained to faith! Shall I point out to
you a bargain that will save you from grievous sufferingyou a bargain that will save you from grievous suffering
[in this world and in the life to come]?”[in this world and in the life to come]?”

““You are to believe in Allah and His Messenger, and toYou are to believe in Allah and His Messenger, and to
strive hard in Allah's cause with your possessions andstrive hard in Allah's cause with your possessions and
your lives: this is for your own good - if you but knew it!”your lives: this is for your own good - if you but knew it!”

““[If you do so,] He will forgive you your sins, and [in the life[If you do so,] He will forgive you your sins, and [in the life
to come] will admit you into gardens through which runningto come] will admit you into gardens through which running
waters flow, and into goodly mansions in [those] gardens ofwaters flow, and into goodly mansions in [those] gardens of
perpetual bliss: that [will be] the triumph supreme!”perpetual bliss: that [will be] the triumph supreme!”

““And [withal, He will grant you] yet another thing that youAnd [withal, He will grant you] yet another thing that you
dearly love: succour (help) from Allah [in this world], and adearly love: succour (help) from Allah [in this world], and a
victory soon to come: and [thereof, O Prophet,] give thou avictory soon to come: and [thereof, O Prophet,] give thou a
glad tiding to all who believe.”glad tiding to all who believe.”

““O YOU who have attained to faith! Be helpers [in the causeO YOU who have attained to faith! Be helpers [in the cause
of Allah - even as Jesus, the son of Mary, said unto theof Allah - even as Jesus, the son of Mary, said unto the
white-garbed ones, "Who will be my helpers in Allah'swhite-garbed ones, "Who will be my helpers in Allah's
cause?" - whereupon the white-garbed [disciples] replied,cause?" - whereupon the white-garbed [disciples] replied,
"We shall be [thy] helpers [in the cause] of Allah!”"We shall be [thy] helpers [in the cause] of Allah!”

“Verily, Allah loves [only] those who fight in His cause in
[solid] ranks, as though they were a building firm and
compact. “
(Qur’an: Saff: 61: 4)

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MUJAD-DIDMUJAD-DID
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It saddens us when there are certain “Muslims” who display
cynicism and even discourage (if not prevent) efforts of “Da’wah”
towards others.
““In their hearts is a disease; and Allah has increased their disease andIn their hearts is a disease; and Allah has increased their disease and
grievous is the penalty they (incur), because they are false (togrievous is the penalty they (incur), because they are false (to
themselves).”themselves).”
((Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 10Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 10))
WARNING : LEST WE FORGETWARNING : LEST WE FORGET

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towards others.
““When it is said to them: "Make not mischief on the earth", they say:When it is said to them: "Make not mischief on the earth", they say:
"Why, we only want to make peace!" Of a surety, they are the ones"Why, we only want to make peace!" Of a surety, they are the ones
who make mischief, but they realize (it) not.”who make mischief, but they realize (it) not.”
((Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 11-12Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 11-12))

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towards others.
“When it is said to them: "Believe as the others believe" they say:
"Shall we believe as the fools believe?" Nay, of a surety they are
the fools, but they do not know.”
(Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 13)

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towards others.
“When they meet those who believe, they say: "We believe" but
when they are alone with their evil ones * they say: "We are really
with you; we (were) only jesting.”
(Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 14)
* leaders

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towards others.
““Allah will throw back their mockery on them and give them rope inAllah will throw back their mockery on them and give them rope in
their trespasses; so they will wander like blind ones (to and fro)their trespasses; so they will wander like blind ones (to and fro).”.”

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towards others.
““These are they who have bartered guidance for errorThese are they who have bartered guidance for error: but their: but their
traffic is profitless, and they have lost true direction.”traffic is profitless, and they have lost true direction.”

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towards others.
““And remember Allah took a Covenant from the People of the Book,And remember Allah took a Covenant from the People of the Book,
to make it known and clear to mankind, and not to hide it; but theyto make it known and clear to mankind, and not to hide it; but they
threw it away behind their backs, and purchased with it somethrew it away behind their backs, and purchased with it some
miserable gain! and vile was the bargain they made! “miserable gain! and vile was the bargain they made! “
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran:3: 187Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran:3: 187))All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2016))

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towards others.
““Those who conceal the clear (Signs) We have sent down, and theThose who conceal the clear (Signs) We have sent down, and the
Guidance, after We have made it clear for the people in theGuidance, after We have made it clear for the people in the
Book―on them shall be Allah's curse and the curse― of thoseBook―on them shall be Allah's curse and the curse― of those
entitled to curse.”entitled to curse.”

Allah did confer a great favour on the Believers when He sent amongAllah did confer a great favour on the Believers when He sent among
them an Messenger from among themselves, rehearsing unto themthem an Messenger from among themselves, rehearsing unto them
the Signs of Allah, sanctifying them, and instructing them in Scripturethe Signs of Allah, sanctifying them, and instructing them in Scripture
and Wisdom, while, before that, they had been in manifest error.and Wisdom, while, before that, they had been in manifest error.
((Qur’an: Aali’Imran: 3: 164Qur’an: Aali’Imran: 3: 164))

Generally in Singapore, conversion to Islam taking place annually,Generally in Singapore, conversion to Islam taking place annually,
was not out of anywas not out of any Da’wahDa’wah program specifically directed towardsprogram specifically directed towards
non-Muslim undertaken by any organizations. It was more of anon-Muslim undertaken by any organizations. It was more of a
general type like having public talks, generating interest regardinggeneral type like having public talks, generating interest regarding
Islam, disseminating information, making available resourcesIslam, disseminating information, making available resources
about Islam, etc. We have a rather ‘about Islam, etc. We have a rather ‘reactivereactive’ program of only’ program of only
providing services to any interested to know about Islam.providing services to any interested to know about Islam.

Yet despite this, the conversion rate to Islam has been quiteYet despite this, the conversion rate to Islam has been quite
substantial . Many of these people usually come be serious aboutsubstantial . Many of these people usually come be serious about
Islam indirectly only through personal encounter with personalIslam indirectly only through personal encounter with personal
Muslim friends, working colleagues, neighbours, would-beMuslim friends, working colleagues, neighbours, would-be
spouses, or from other new-converts of their racial background.spouses, or from other new-converts of their racial background.

Such interested non-Muslims must be provided with relevantSuch interested non-Muslims must be provided with relevant
answers and explanations aboutanswers and explanations about Al-IslamAl-Islam – not merely as subject– not merely as subject
or information, but with reason and an engaging approach ofor information, but with reason and an engaging approach of
teaching, subjecting them into accepting the truth in Islam . Itteaching, subjecting them into accepting the truth in Islam . It
uses (what I termed) “uses (what I termed) “Da’wah-modeDa’wah-mode” addressing their particular” addressing their particular
need.).need.).

This is very different from the curriculum which the Malay bornThis is very different from the curriculum which the Malay born
Muslims are used to, which is “Muslims are used to, which is “IslaIslahh-mode-mode”. And it is not simply a”. And it is not simply a
matter of translating from that which is available in Malay intomatter of translating from that which is available in Malay into
English.English. AsaatizahAsaatizah intending to teach these would-be or newintending to teach these would-be or new
converts is advised to learn from those with the experience ofconverts is advised to learn from those with the experience of
doing this kind ofdoing this kind of Da’wahDa’wah (teaching Islam to non-Muslims).(teaching Islam to non-Muslims).

Also, the ‘Also, the ‘paranoiaparanoia ’ (misperceived fear) of infringing the delicate’ (misperceived fear) of infringing the delicate
relations in Singapore multi-religious society – (Religious Harmonyrelations in Singapore multi-religious society – (Religious Harmony
Act), perhaps have caused many to focus all ‘Act), perhaps have caused many to focus all ‘Da’wahDa’wah’ programs to’ programs to
only Muslims. Direct approach towards non-Muslims, if any, must beonly Muslims. Direct approach towards non-Muslims, if any, must be
treaded with much wisdom, right knowledge, tolerance and courage.treaded with much wisdom, right knowledge, tolerance and courage.
Unfortunately, this led to our gross neglect for doingUnfortunately, this led to our gross neglect for doing Da’wahDa’wah to all.to all.

Also the way Islam is taught to Muslims here gradually lost theAlso the way Islam is taught to Muslims here gradually lost the
required “required “Da’wah-spiritDa’wah-spirit”, exacerbated by the attitude of “”, exacerbated by the attitude of “MuslimsMuslims
learning Islam merely as subjects but not subjecting the Muslims tolearning Islam merely as subjects but not subjecting the Muslims to
IslamIslam.”.”
Pursuit in the learning of Islam mostly became “Pursuit in the learning of Islam mostly became “ACADEMICACADEMIC” instead of” instead of
““AQEEDAMICAQEEDAMIC”; dealing with partial (”; dealing with partial (JUZ-’IYJUZ-’IY) knowledge instead of) knowledge instead of
them given the wholistic (them given the wholistic (KULLIYKULLIY) knowledge .) knowledge .

It was because of these, the most favoured and effectiveIt was because of these, the most favoured and effective Da’wahDa’wah
program thus far has been the ‘program thus far has been the ‘indirectindirect’ development of as many’ development of as many
Muslims, to empower them to become effective ‘Muslims, to empower them to become effective ‘witnesseswitnesses’.’.
Unfortunately mostUnfortunately most AsaatizahAsaatizah currently do not have the relevantcurrently do not have the relevant
proficiency (English – theproficiency (English – the lingua francalingua franca) required by most younger) required by most younger
Muslims in their understanding Islam and helping them to share.Muslims in their understanding Islam and helping them to share.
Yet, it is these young English-speaking Muslims that can beYet, it is these young English-speaking Muslims that can be
depended upon to directly engage their non-Muslim friends,depended upon to directly engage their non-Muslim friends,
colleagues or neighbours. So, a program to empower and inspirecolleagues or neighbours. So, a program to empower and inspire
them to speak confidently and convincingly about the basics ofthem to speak confidently and convincingly about the basics of
Islam is required.Islam is required.

Thus, one of the earliest program developed to address this wasThus, one of the earliest program developed to address this was
thethe IICIIC (Islam & Its’ Challenges) in the 1980-90’s (when I was still(Islam & Its’ Challenges) in the 1980-90’s (when I was still
in Darul Arqam), which later inspired thein Darul Arqam), which later inspired the IAWIAW (Islamic Awareness(Islamic Awareness
Week) on campuses.Week) on campuses.
It was at one time followed throughIt was at one time followed through by post-IIC programsby post-IIC programs (special(special
educational programs ) as well as assigning roles to theseeducational programs ) as well as assigning roles to these
‘‘actualizedactualized ’ activists while continuously developing them further’ activists while continuously developing them further
with their basic Islamic knowledge geared towards participatingwith their basic Islamic knowledge geared towards participating
effectively in one-on-oneeffectively in one-on-one Da’wahDa’wah work (personal sharing). Thiswork (personal sharing). This
was in 1980-90’s (i.e. when I was a staff in Darul Arqam) but waswas in 1980-90’s (i.e. when I was a staff in Darul Arqam) but was
informed that it is no longer being done.informed that it is no longer being done.

It was most unfortunate that traditional Islamic method are beingIt was most unfortunate that traditional Islamic method are being
discarded by those who do not even know or been exposed todiscarded by those who do not even know or been exposed to
such method. Instead, corporate-culture and marketing strategiessuch method. Instead, corporate-culture and marketing strategies
were unashamedly used. ‘Students’ became directors of theirwere unashamedly used. ‘Students’ became directors of their
‘teachers’ in‘teachers’ in Da’wahDa’wah program.program.
And ‘And ‘motivationalmotivational’ type or training are favoured as the training’ type or training are favoured as the training
forfor Da’wahDa’wah work. Ad-hoc, seasonal and ‘crash-courses’ are beingwork. Ad-hoc, seasonal and ‘crash-courses’ are being
‘‘promoted and marketedpromoted and marketed’ – capitalizing upon the increasing’ – capitalizing upon the increasing
interest amongst unwary younger English-speaking Muslims whointerest amongst unwary younger English-speaking Muslims who
may be sincere and well-meaning.may be sincere and well-meaning.

Simplistic, “Simplistic, “AnsweringAnswering 20-questions20-questions” type of manual are” type of manual are
promoted over the proper “promoted over the proper “FIQHUD-DA’WAHFIQHUD-DA’WAH” and “” and “USULUD-USULUD-
DA’WAHDA’WAH” – long-term” – long-term DA-’IEDA-’IE training programs – previouslytraining programs – previously
conducted by those who had the training and field experience ofconducted by those who had the training and field experience of
doingdoing Da’wahDa’wah in Singapore.in Singapore.
Confusion thus becomes exacerbated when other countriesConfusion thus becomes exacerbated when other countries
approach inapproach in Da’wahDa’wah are being popularised – forgetting theare being popularised – forgetting the
difference in their context ofdifference in their context of Da’wahDa’wah from ours.from ours.
Another very dangerous trend has already emerged when variousAnother very dangerous trend has already emerged when various
groups promoting their ‘groups promoting their ‘brandbrand ’ of Islam began to use’ of Islam began to use Da’wahDa’wah
programs to recruit their members.programs to recruit their members.

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