www.dawahmemo.com مكتبة موقع المفكرة الدعوية THE ART OF DAWA THE ART OF DAWA Calling to Islam is the best job. You have to know that you are representing Islam and you are carrying the message of all the prophets which is The most honorable message. The scholars are the inheritors of the prophets. This is a trust or a covenant that they have to fulfill. You have to have quality in your Dawa. The daees have to study and increase their knowledge about the way of Dawa. THE ART OF DAWA What are the new ways in the market that they can use in Dawa. The daees are the elite. A daee should always better himself on a daily basis and do his best to be an example as he is always being watched. Making dawa in itself is dawa. Remind each other of its significance . THE ART OF DAWA Without Dawa we would have never become Muslims. Guidance is needed by all. Thank Allah on a daily basis through making even more Dawa. The taste of Islam can really be felt when someone embraces Islam and when you are involved in Dawa. When you are away from Dawa this taste dwindles. Dawa should be a headache for you all the time. It is a heavy responsibility that we should enjoy doing. Breathe Dawa in and out. THE ART OF DAWA Come here with the intention to make Dawa when you leave. Dawa is not a luxury; it is a responsibility. Why am I here? What are the results of these sessions? Come up with a promise from everyone to help ourselves before helping even others by making Dawa. THE ART OF DAWA The most important thing is how should I apply Dawa in my life. It is not enough just to come and listen. These sessions are fueling stations for a daee. Hold yourself accountable on a daily basis. What is it that I have learnt from here? THE ART OF DAWA Use the internet for Dawa. The enemies of you are you using it. Respond to these people through presenting Islam more. Be clear and straightforward, “I’m here to talk about Islam”. Supplicate more. Have the right knowledge. Correct the image of Islam and clarify it to all. THE ART OF DAWA Islam will enter into every house in every nook and corner.(Optimism) You have to be careful and study the situation. You have to know who you are talking with. You have to ask him about himself to establish a good entry. THE ART OF DAWA 1. Dawa requires Sincerity. It is for the sake of Allah. Don’t spoil your intention by bragging. Don’t praise yourself. Your rewards come from Allah. 2. Decide on your goal in Dawa--to establish the Deen of Islam and to make reformation of the people according the values of Islam, thus minimizing corruption in the land. 3. The mission is to worship Allah & the vision is to reach Jannah. 4. Success comes from Allah. Trust fully in Allah. THE ART OF DAWA 5. Have the characteristics of the Mujahid and clothe yourself with the dress of the Mujahid. Dawa is a battlefield with Satan, shirk and kufr. 6. Seek the right knowledge with insight and wisdom which is the most difficult thing to gain. 7. You can not expect or live ideals. Don’t expect perfection as everyone has his own shortcomings. Don’t live in imaginary things. Have reasonable expectations. THE ART OF DAWA 8. Don’t despair of the mercy of Allah. Some people are always negative in their thinking. “This man is a hopeless case this fellow is a waste of time and efforts.” We should be positive. Issuing judgment is the final thing. 9. Always foster a positive attitude. Don’t belittle yourself. Remember prophets and their impact on the people. Do your best. Guidance is from Allah and the results are in the hands of Allah. THE ART OF DAWA 10. Live with the people and bear them. 11. Make Dua. 12. Balance in Dawa by combining both fear & hope. 13. Be gradual in Dawa. 14. Show tolerance and patience. 15. Be careful in your words. THE ART OF DAWA 16. Actions speak louder than words. 17. Time and place are important. 18. Don’t attack certain people or generalize. The Muslim is not indecent, and he does not have a foul mouth: “what is wrong with you people?” You are there to present Islam not to attack. 19. Grab these opportunities and treasures for the day of judgment. 20. Don’t brag about this. Don’t spoil your intention. Don’t praise yourself. THE ART OF DAWA 21. Use We more often. 22. Don’t point fingers. 23. Do not be frustrated from the corruption around us. “You will find few of my servants obedient.” 24. The daee should live the real life of people and be very near to them and bear their harms. 25. You need to retreat and be with yourself for a while. THE ART OF DAWA 26. Don’t exaggerate the sin when you talk to people and be priority conscious. 27. Quote the right information and use the right substantiation. 28. Be tactful, tender and gentle to open the hearts of people. 29. Show them genuine feeling in your care and concern by listening to them. 30. Use the right style depending on the person in front of you. THE ART OF DAWA 31. There is no sin greater than KUFR. 32. You have to respect the people and deal with them nicely. Respect their status. 33. You have to be aware of what is happening around you. 34. Speak to them according to their own mentality and status. Use the right register. 35. Some people always criticize others to raise their status. Don’t project yourself by belittling others. THE ART OF DAWA 36. Participate with people in their happy and sad moments. 37. Don’t overburden people by talking about many subjects at the same time. Just concentrate on one issue at a time. 38. Hold yourself accountable while presenting. THE ART OF DAWA 39. Do more acts of worship as much as possible to be closer to Allah. 41. The closer you are to Allah, the more your dua will be accepted and you will be accepted. 40. Appear nice. THE ART OF DAWA May Allah bless you all for attending this brief reminder