Stick to what works! SESSION 3 Edialogue.org Raise your hand how many people has picked the person to encounter? Brief description about islam (< 1 min) Revert Story analysis After this class you need to break your ice and talk to a person about islam www.dawahcorps.com Edialogue.org Video 4 CNN Report Converts to Islam.flv www.dawahcorps.com Edialogue.org Explore twelve of the most effective techniques out there. www.dawahcorps.com Edialogue.org Technique #1: “Keep Your Eyes On The Ball” www.dawahcorps.com Edialogue.org Technique #2: “Logical Progression” www.dawahcorps.com Edialogue.org Technique #3: “Flip It” www.dawahcorps.com Edialogue.org Technique #4: “Quantify It” www.dawahcorps.com Edialogue.org Technique #5: “A Picture is Worth 1000 words” www.dawahcorps.com Edialogue.org Technique #6: “Relate To Your Audience” www.dawahcorps.com Edialogue.org Technique #7: “Examples” www.dawahcorps.com Edialogue.org Technique #8: “Honesty Is The Best Policy” www.dawahcorps.com Edialogue.org Technique #9: “Listen, Don’t Just Hear” www.dawahcorps.com Edialogue.org Technique #10: “Repeat Q” www.dawahcorps.com Edialogue.org Technique #11: “Use Word from the Quran” www.dawahcorps.com Edialogue.org Smile Standing position Silence Be Confident Look into the eyes Be creative 3 Level of argumentation People you dislike www.dawahcorps.com Edialogue.org Technique #12: “Go For The Sale” www.dawahcorps.com Edialogue.org If the prospect has all the right ingredients, then do not hesitate to “Go For The Sale” www.dawahcorps.com Edialogue.org Are you waiting for a sign from God? Are you pressured from your family, friends, or society? Do you have any lingering doubts/questions? What if you get hit by a truck? Do you feel overwhelmed by the details? www.dawahcorps.com Edialogue.org Understand where non-Muslims are coming from; put yourself in their shoes. www.dawahcorps.com Edialogue.org Islam is not considered a “feel good” religion Results are not instant Islam is considered as too “restrictive“ Islam is viewed as a “foreign” religion www.dawahcorps.com Edialogue.org Islam is viewed as a “terrorist” religion Islam is only for Arabs Islam is politically incorrect www.dawahcorps.com Edialogue.org DO’S DON’TS The first impression is the most important. Avoid giving dawah while your are sick or under stress. Be simple, informal, and moderate. Be very careful not to contradict yourself. Welcome people warmly and give them sincere respect. Always be on time. Listen carefully and show deep concern. Do not break your promises. Affirm your willingness to help at any time. Guard yourself from criticism and overlook faults of others. Try to understand the background and culture of others. Avoid inviting people to disorganized places. www.dawahcorps.com Edialogue.org DO’S DON’TS Address people according to their level understanding. Do not be discouraged by their extremist views of Islam. Exchange visits and gifts. Avoid wasting time in useless arguments. Present information in a simple convincing manner. Do not get discouraged if you get no immediate results. Return good for evil and face problems with more endurance. Conversion is not your job. Praise their good qualities and the good things in their way of life. www.dawahcorps.com Edialogue.org You MUST talk to a person about Islam before the next 2 classes (2 weeks from today) Read the book “Just One Message” and prepare all the question regarding Christian Belief www.dawahcorps.com Edialogue.org Session 1 Introduction Cash Cow Session 2 Revert Story Lang. Sensitivity Session 3 Dawah Techniques Session 4 Misconceptions Part 1 Session 5 Christian Beliefs Session 6 Misconceptions Part 2 Session 7 Hindu Beliefs Encounters Session 8 Conclusion Path Forward www.dawahcorps.com Edialogue.org