The document is a presentation on inspiration and motivation for da'wah (Islamic proselytizing). It discusses keeping da'wah as the primary focus over social initiatives alone. It emphasizes the importance of religious knowledge and understanding the differences between islah (reform) work among Muslims and da'wah efforts toward non-Muslims. Key terms are explained and examples of social initiative themes that fall under islah rather than da'wah are provided.

1. “ Inspiration and Motivation – the driven force” Presentation by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail For Youth Leadership Seminar Theme: Da’wahpreneur: “Incubating Social Initiatives” 15 May 2005 RELC International Hotel Singapore ©2005ZhulkefleeHjIsmail .

18. AD-DA-‘I WAD-DA’WAH (THE CALLER AND THE CALL) MUBALLIGH MUDAR-RIS WA MU-‘AL-LIM MURAB-BI’ - MU-AD-DIB - MURSHID MUS-LIH AD-DEEN WAL-UMMAH MUJAD-DID MUJAHID - DA’WAH BIL-LISAAN BIL-QALAAM BIL-HAAL BIS-SAYF QUDWAH HASANAH MUNAZARAH ©2005ZhulkefleeHjIsmail.

19. “ The learned and wise among Muslims must use constant vigilance in detecting erroneous usage in language which impinges upon semantic change in major key elements and creates general confusion and error in the understanding of Islam and of its worldview.” Quote: S M Naquib al-Attas “The Concept of Education in Islam” pp. 37-38 ADVICE FOR THE LEARNED AND THE WISE ©2005ZhulkefleeHjIsmail.

22. Muslim activists’ understanding of meaning of DA’WAH should not be only the general, but must know its detail connotation, so as to be able to distinguish between: DA’WAH – directed towards non-Muslims, which primarily this term is meant for. Unfortunately this aspect has now been almost totally neglected. Some called it “ direct da’wah ” ISLAH – for every initiatives to bring about improvements towards Muslims, through calling, educating and carrying out their social duties. Those who know, regards these efforts as “ indirect da’wah ” IMPORTANT ! ©2005ZhulkefleeHjIsmail.

28. ISLAH DA’WAH * these are just only some of the examples (not exhaustive), important to be considered ….. without which there may be possible occurrence of : over or under utilization of human resources; blurring specific/general needs into one; mismatch; etc. ©2005ZhulkefleeHjIsmail.

29. What is the real concern? - Suggestions : (A) Lack of social initiatives (B) Lack of effective Da’wah ©2005ZhulkefleeHjIsmail.

32. DA’WAH IN SOCIAL INITIATIVES A reflection and suggestions ….. ©2005ZhulkefleeHjIsmail.

37. This is not the end ……… we must continue to discuss and exhort one another to the Truth, exhort one another towards patience and steadfastness! WaAllaahu a’-lam Wa-billaahi taufiq wal-Hidaayah Was-salaam. ©2005ZhulkefleeHjIsmail.