Principles / Principles / Characteristics of Characteristics of

the Da'eethe Da'ee

PPAARRT T 11

Principles / Characteristics of the Da'ee

1- They Must have correct knowledge

2- They must understand the Islamic Manhaj

3- They must understand whom they are speaking to

4- They must exhibit wisdom and tolerance

5- They must have strong arguments for Tawheed

6- They must be aware of the major religions

7- They should be aware of major concepts

8- They should be clean in their appearance

9- They should have honorable source of their livelihood

10- They must have a willingness to cooperate and willingness to support others in work

11- They should show reliance upon Allah and face challenges

PPAARRT T 22

Principles / Characteristics of the Da'ee

1- Identify their challenges & obstacles

2- Disarm their opponents through direct and convincing arguments

3- Reinforce the generally agreed principles

4- Distinguish the Islamic Principles

5- Obtain consensus upon those principles

6- Make their case and complete the invitation

PPAARRT T 33

Principles / Characteristics of the Da'ee

1- Illustrate the signs of Allah through Science

2- Show the consistency of the previous Scriptures, the Prophets and the Messages

3- Point out the principles of human behavior, human civilization, and historical evidence

4- Show the fallacy of certain concepts and beliefs, and conversely show the Islamic

5- Provide the Islamic answer and alternative to those fallacies

StrategiesStrategies

Techniques of Da'wahTechniques of Da'wah

Strategies / Techniques of Da’wah

Preparation :

A- Collect your materials

B- Use the Qur’an and the wisdom of the Sunnah

C- Utilize scientific evidence

D- Appeal to common sense

E- Refute common fallacies

F- Offer the Islamic proposition

Strategies / Techniques of Da’wah

Presentation :

A- Always write your outline

B- Become your own audience

C- Time your presentation

D- Adopt your tone to the subject matter

E- Stay in touch and obtain consensus as you proceed

Strategies / Techniques of Da’wah

Penetration :

A- Make direct but tactful challenge

B- Use the command voice and make eye contact

C- Rehearse your theme over and over

D- Summarize and conclude your argument

E- Make your appeal or your invitation

F- Offer the Islamic proposition

LEVELS OF

PRACTICE &

KNOWLEDGE

PRACTICINGMUSLI

MS

MARGINAL

MUSLIMS

NON-MUSLI

MS CLAIMING TO

BE MUSLI

M

FUNDAMENTAL

CHRISTIANS & JEWS

OTHER CHRIST

IANS

AETHISTS

COMMUNIST

HINDUS

BUDDHISTS

HEDONISTS

SATANISTS

CRIMINALS

LEVELS OF

INTENSITY

A B C D E F G H

WEAK 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 ASSOCIATION

FAIR 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 ENTRY

MODERATE 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 ACTIVE

GOOD 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 PRINCIPAL

VERY GOOD 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 ROOTE

D

EXCELLENT 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66

MAJOR CRIMIN

ALOPTIM

AL 77 77 77 77 77 77 77 77 CONSPIRATOR

Know the IssuesKnow the Issues

Prepare to be challengedPrepare to be challenged

Know the Issues! Prepare to be challenged

1- Christian Fundamentalists:

A- Muhammad was taught by Christians/Jews

B- Muhammad wrote or dictated the Qur’an

C- Standard Christian dogmas (6)

D- Anthropomorphism / Cosmic Christians

E- Evangelism/The Mormons/Jehovah’s Witnesses

F- Christian Right Wing Extremists

G- Christian Missionary Activities & Conspiracies

Know the Issues! Prepare to be challenged

2- The Secularists :

A- The Dialectical Materialists

B- The Philosophists

C- The Idealists, the Moralists

D- The Humanists, Personalists

E- The Hedonists

F- Satanic worshippers

Know the Issues! Prepare to be challenged

3- The Atheists and Agnostics :

A- Communists, Socialists & Marxists

B- The Capitalists

C- The Zionists

D- The Imperialist

Know the Issues! Prepare to be challenged4- Deviant Muslim Groups:• The Brailvis• The Qur’aanis• The Wahdatul Adyanis• The Sheea’• Most of the Sufees• Hizbul Takfir wal Hijrah • The Baathists

5- Non-Muslims who claim to be Muslims• The Qadianis/Ahmadiyyahs• The Nation of Islam• The Moorish Science Temple• The Bahaists

** All of theses groups have their distinctions and therefore must be understood from the basis of their actual documented beliefs and practices which contradict and deviate from the authentic sources of the Qur’an and the Sunnah.

Know the Issues! Prepare to be challenged

6- The Hindus and Buddhists :

A- The Sikhs

B- The Taoists

C- The Star worshippers

D- The Magicians & Fortune Tellers

E- The Gypsies

Da'wah Resources

1- Da’wah Organizations / Islamic Guidance & Research Offices2- Charitable Foundations

3- Islamic Websites

4- Islamic Centers, Bookstores

5- Database of Du’aat, E-mail addreses & Phone #’s

6- Pamphlets, Booklets and Gifts

7- Islamic Magazines

8- Islamic Scholars and Students

Da'wah Tools

1- Computer, Websites, E-mail

2- Phone, pager, organizer

3- Islamic Library - Audio/Visual

4- Automobile / Bicycle / Motorcycle

5- Pen, watch & Paper

6- Periodic training / Personal Consultation

7- A Guide, Teacher or Religious Advisor

Spiritual Spiritual TrainingTraining

Spiritual Training

1- Read Qur’an Daily:

Surah Yasin, Al Kahf, Al Waqiah,

Al Hadeed, Al- Rahman, ALM Sajda,

Juz’Amma/Tabarak

2- Review the books of Aqeedah :

Kitaab Tawheed (Abdul Wahab)

Aqeedah al Wasatiyyah (Ibn Tayyimiyyah)

The Creed (Barbahari)

The Aqeedah Digest (Mahmud Murad)

Spiritual Training

3- The Books of Sunnah / Hadeeth :

Fiqh-us-Sunnah, Arabeen Ahadeeth

Mukhtasar of Bukhari / Muslim

Bulugh-al-maraam, Umdat-al-ahkaam

4- Review the Books of Seerah :

Raheeq Al-Makhtoom

Fiqh of the Seerah (Muhammad Al Ghazali)

Seerat-ul-Rasool (Ibn Heshaam)

Ar-Rijal Hawla Rasoolulah

Spiritual Training

5- Make regular Du’a from the Qur’an and the Sunnah :

Hisn-Al-Muslim

The Citadel of the Believers

6- Must Study the Arabic Language :

The reading of the Qur’an with Makhraj and Tajweed

Functional Arabic Conversation

Use of the Arabic Dictionary

Obtaining the proofs from the Islamic sources

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