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It is well known to all those who have even the least amount of
knowledge that the Islamic world today, indeed the whole world, is
in great need of clear Islamic dawah. The type of dawah needed is
one which explains the reality of Islam and clarifies Islamic
rulings, its virtues and explains the meaning of La ilaha illallah
and the meaning of the declaration of Muhammadur-Rasoolullah.
Unfortunately, most of creation has not understood these two
declarations as they should be understood. These two declarations
are, in essence, the roots of the religion, the basis of the faith
and the foundation of Islam.
There is an urgent need for the Muslims as well as the entire
world today to comprehend the deen (religion) of Allah, be shown
its goodness, and clarify its truth and reality. I swear by Allah,
if the world and its people were aware of its reality today, then
they would surely enter the deen of Allah in crowds as they
entered it after Allah made His Prophet victorious in Makkah.
The society as a whole is in dire need of reform, the Muslim and
the non-Muslim societies alike. However, the Muslim society, in
particular, has the most need to adhere to the correct methodology
and undertake the ways and means by which its reformation will
come about. They have to tread the path, which the best person of
this Ummah followed; the great Prophet Muhammad, sallallahu alayhe
wa sallam.
For this reason, it has been made clear to students of knowledge
that dawah is one of the most important issues and that the Ummah
has a great need for it in every time and place. The reason for
this is because people are in a great need for Daees (callers to
Islam), and also for those who give guidance from the Qur'an and
Sunnah.
Therefore, it is obligatory upon the people of knowledge, wherever
they are, to convey the dawah and be patient with it. Their call
to Allah and Islam should be based on the Book of Allah and the
way of the Messenger and his Companions, and the methodology of
the Pious Predecessors.
From: Al-Jumuah Vol. 14 - Issue: 5
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