Talk on"Islamic Da'wah: the neglected legacy of the Prophet s.a.w."

1. “ TADZKIRAH FOR RAMADHAN (2010)” ISLAMIC DA’WAH : “ ... THE NEGLECTED LEGACY OF THE PROPHET S.A.W. " REFLECTION ON THE THEME IN-HOUSE TALK FOR THE “MABUHAY CLUB” DARUL ARQAM, Muslim Converts’ Association, SINGAPORE BY: USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL 5.15 – 6.45 pm 5, RAMADHAN 1431 (HIJRIYAH) @ GALAXY, CHANGI ROAD (GEYLANG), SINGAPORE. SESSION # 1 (15 August 2010) AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

2. WHY CHOOSE THIS THEME ? “ A person is said to be guilty of sin not only when he commits a wrong, .... but don’t forget that, when he neglects (omits) to carry out a duty too, he is also guilty of sin.” AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

3. WHY CHOOSE THIS THEME ? With regard to the duty of “ Da’wah ”, many mosques and organizations may only be looking at what they have done, and applaud them for it. Yet, can we dare say we have fulfilled our Fardh kifaaya (community obligation) adequately? AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

4. WHY CHOOSE THIS THEME ? Thus, this series of talk may be critical of our shortcomings in Da’wah , which in no way deny whatever good works already done. It will focus on what may not have been done, or what perhaps may have been neglected (ignored or forgotten) to be fulfil adequately ( fardh kifaaya ), as we are still accountable for them and would be held against us for them, in Allah’s judgement. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

5. WHY CHOOSE THIS THEME ? Also, some in our community may have (knowingly or unknowingly) imitated or applied methods, criteria and standards, quite opposed to that of Islam, in our Da’wah approach. Shouldn’t we be seeking the Qur’anic and Prophetic ways? Perhaps the do not know. Or have they no faith? AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

6. A VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER : AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 “ The best amongst you is one who learns the Qur’an and who teaches it (the Qur’an).” ( Hadith of the Prophet s.a.w . Reported by Bukhary)

11. WHAT “ DA’WAH ” MEANS TO ME Clarifying a confusion .... AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

25. CLARIFICATION Differentiating the General from the Specific (technical) terms used. AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

46. 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-L IH AD-DEEN WAL-UMMAH MUJAD-DID MUJAHID - DA’WAH BIL-LISAAN BIL-QALAAM BIL-HAAL BIS-SAYF QUDWAH HASANAH MUNAZARAH AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

55. SUMMARY The meaning of Da’wah ......

57. Muslims’ (especially activists, their) 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 ! AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

58. إِذَا ضُيِّعَتِ اْلأَمَانَةُ فَانْتَظَرِ السَّاعَةَ قَالَ ; كَيْفَ إِضَاعَتُهَا يَارَسُوْل الله ؟ قَالَ ; إِذَا أُسْنِدَ اْلأَمْرُ إِلَى غَيْرِ أَهْلِهِ فَانْتَظِرِ السَّعَةَ “ When a trust is neglected, then wait for the time (of its destruction).” Somebody ask: ‘How shall this be neglected O Messenger of Allah?’ He the replied: “When a matter (affair) is given over, not to its rightful (legitimate) person, then wait for its time (of destruction).” ( Hadith of the Prophet s.a.w. reported by Bukhary ) AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

59. وَاللهُ أَعْلَم WALLAAHU A’LAM “ And Allah knows Best” AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010

60. TO BE CONTINUED .... إِنْشَآءَالله Next sub-topic: “ Da’wah and its co-relation with the education of the Muslims” DA’WAH ISLAMIAH : AllRightsReserved©Zhulkeflee2010 SESSION # 2 (22 AUGUST)

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