What is Da'wat & Tabligh?

DA’WAT AND TABLIGH

  INVITING TOWARDS ALLAH TA’ALA
AND CONVEYING HIS MESSAGE

To correct one’s belief and deeds and for the correction of the belief and deeds of all mankind, one must struggle to revive the effort of Da’wat in the way of Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam throughout the world.

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Mu’awiyah Radiyallahu ‘anhu narrates that Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam said: “Indeed I am only a Messenger, and Allah alone guides. And I am only a distributor, and Allah alone bestows (Knowledge).” (Tabarani-Jami-us-Saghir)

What are the verses relating to Ikhlas from the Quran?

Many verses are mentioned in the Kitab of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala regarding Ikhlas (Sincerity of Intention). We will mention some of them as follows: 

Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:

“ Yes! Whoever surrenders himself to Allah (i.e. follows Allah’s religion of Islam) and performs good deeds with sincerity, his reward is with His Rabb. On such shall be no fear and nor shall they grieve. “

Al-Baqarah 2:122

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Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:

“ And only spend to please Allah.”

Al-Baqarah 2:272

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Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:

“ Whosoever desires the reward (forhis good deeds) in this world, We shall give him of it; and whosoever desires a reward in the Hereafter, We shall give him of it. And We shall shortly reward the grateful. “

Ale-Imran 3:145

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Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala mentions the address of Salih ‘Alaihis Salam to his people: No reward do I ask of you for my Tabligh (invitation). My reward is only with the Sustainer of the worlds. “

Ash-Shura 26:145

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Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:

“ And that which you give in Zakat, only to please Allah; these are those who increase their wealth and reward. “

Ar-Rum 30:39

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Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:

“ And call on Him (Allah) with true devotion.”

Al-Aa’raf  7:29

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Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:

“ Their flesh and their blood (of the sacrifices of cows, goats or camels) reach not Allah, but your piety (and iternal aspirations towards Allah) reach Him.

Al-Hajj 22:37

What is Sincerity?

IKHLAS 
الإخلاص

SINCERITY OF INTENTION
Fulfilling the commandments of Allah Ta’ala only to please HIM.

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Abu Hurairah Radiyallahu ‘anhu narrates that Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam said:

“Indeed Allah does not look at your faces and possessions, but He looks at your hearts and your deeds.” (Muslim)

Note: It means the decision of Allah’s pleasure will not be based upon your faces and possessions, but upon your hearts and deeds as to how much sincerity was in your heart.

What are the verses relating to Ikram-ul-Muslim from the Quran?

Many verses are mentioned in the Kitab of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala regarding Ikram-ul-Muslim (Generously fulfilling the rights of a Muslim). We will mention some of them as follows:

Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:

“ Verily! A believing slave is better than a free idolater even though he may be more appealing to you. “

Al-Baqarah 2:221

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Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:

“ Is he who was dead (being without faith); and We gave him life (by giving him Faith) and set for him a light (of Faith); whereby he can walk amongst men, be compared to him who is in the deep darkness (of disbelief) from which he can never come out? (Meaning thereby, can a Muslim be compared to an unbeliever?) "

Al-An’am 6:122

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Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:

“ Can he, then, who is a true believer, be compared to him who is an evildoer? Surely they are not alike. “

As-Saldah 32:18

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Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:

“ Then We gave the Book (the Qur’an) as in inheritance to those of our servants whom We have chosen. “

Fatir 35:32

Note:

After Rasulullah Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam this Ummah has inherited this book. Meaning thereby, that every Muslim of this Ummah has been distinguished by a unique honour which was previously only bestowed to Prophets. However, along with the honour it becomes the responsibility of each individual of the Ummah to convey the message of the Qur'an to the rest of mankind.

How to treat the people?

IKRAM-UL-MUSLIM
GENEROUSLY FULFILLING THE RIGHTS OF A MUSLIM

THE DIGNITY OF A MUSLIM

To fulfill the commandments of Allah Ta’ala regarding humanity in the way of Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam is being considerate of the condition and status of each individual Muslim.

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‘A’ishah Radiyallahu anha narrates that Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘alai wasallam ordered us to treat people according to their status. (Muqadma Sahih Muslim)

What are the verses relating to knowledge from the Qur'an?

Many verses are mentioned in the Kitab of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala regarding 'Ilm and Dhikr (Knowledge and Remembrance of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala). We will mention some of them as follows:

Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:

“ (Just as We completed our favour upon you by ascertaining the direction of your Qiblah) similarly, We have sent to you a Messenger from amongst you, who recites to you Our revelations and purifies you, and teaches you the Book (Al-Qur’an) and wisdom (the Propehet’s Sunnah), and teaches you (beneficial things) that which you knew not. "

Al-Baqarah 2:151 
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Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala said to His Prophet Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam:

“ Allah reveals to you the Book (Al-Qur’an) and the wisdom, and teaches you that which you knew not. The grace of Allah towards you has been infinite. "

An-Nisa 4:113

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Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala said to His Prophet Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam:

“ And say: My Rabb! Enhance my knowledge. “

Ta ha 20:114

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Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:

“ And We, verily gave knowledge to Dawud and Sulaiman, and (upon this) they said: Praise be to Allah, Who has preferred us above many of His believing slaves! “

An-Naml 27:15

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Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:

“ And these examples we put forward for mankind, but none will understand them except those who have knowledge (of Allah and His signs). “

Al-’Ankabut 29: 43

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Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:

“ Only the Ulama (scholars with knowledge of Allah’s greatness) amongst His slaves truly fear Allah. “

Fatir 35:28

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Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala said to His Prophet Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam:

“ Say (to them): Can those who have knowledge (of Deen) and those who do not have knowledge (of Deen) be equal? “

Az-Zumar 39:9

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Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:

“ O you, who believe! When you are told to make room in the assemblies, (spread out and) make room. Allah will give you (ample) room (in Paradise from His Mercy). And when (for some reason) you are told to get up, then get up, Allah will (because of your accepting this order and other orders) exalt in degree those of you who believe, and those who have been granted knowledge (of Deen). And Allah is Well-Aware of what you do. “

Al-Mujadilah 58:11 

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Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:

“ And mix not Truth with falsehood, nor knowingly conceal the Truth (the Commandments of Allah). “

Al-Baqarah 2:42

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Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:

“ Do you enjoy rightiouseness upon mankind, and you yourselves forget (to practice it), while you are reciters of the Book? Will you not then use your reason?

Al-Baqarah 2:44

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Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:

“ (Shu’aib ‘Alaihissalam told his people: (And just as I practice what I enjoy you to do) I do not want myself to do those things which I forbid you to do. “

Hud 11:88

What is the the manner prescribed by Rasulullah?

‘ILM AND DHIKR
(KNOWLEDGE & REMEMBRANCE OF ALLAH TA’ALA)

In order to benefit directly from Allah Ta’ala by fulfilling His commandments, in the manner prescribed by Rasulullah Sallallau ‘alaihi wasallam, to acquire the knowledge revealed by Allah Ta’ala, that is to precisely ascertain what Allah Ta’ala wants of me, in each and every situation. 

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Abu Musa Radiyallahu ‘anhu narrates that Nabi Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam said: “The guidance and knowledge with which Allah sent me is like abundant rain that falls on land (which has three different terrains). A part of the land was fertile; it absorbed the water, and sprouted lush plantation and pasture. Another part was barren, it held up the water, and Allah made it beneficial for people who drank from it, and gave (cattle) to drink from it, and irrigated from it. The rain fell on the third part which was a hard plain; it neither held the water nor sprouted grass. (Likewise there are three types of persons).

For example: The one who acquires understanding of Deen of Allah, and benefits from what Allah has sent me with, and he learns, and teaches; (and the other who did not benefit himself but others were benefited through him): and the third, who does not show regard to that and does not accept Allah’s guidance with which I have been sent.” (Bukhari)

What are the verses relating to Salat from the Quran?

Many verses are mentioned in the Kitab of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala regarding Salat (Prayers). We will mention some of them as follows:

Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:

“ Verily Salat restrains (oneself) from immorality and all that is forbidden. “

Al-’Ankabut 29:45

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Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:

“ Indeed, those who believe and do righteous deeds, and establish Salat and give Zakat; their reward is with their Rabb (Sustainer and Cherisher), and neither fear shall come upon them, nor will they grieve. “

Al-Baqarah 2:277

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Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala said to His Prophet Sallallahu ‘Alaihi wasallam:

“ Tell My slaves who have believed, to establish Salat and spend from what We have provided them, secretly and publicly, before a Day comes in which there shall be no trading (i.e. ransom exchange), nor any friendship. “

Ibrahim 14:31

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Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala quoted in Qur’an supplication of Ibrahim ‘alaihis salam as:

“ O My Rabb! Make me an establisher of Salat, and from my descendants also. Our Rabb! And accept my Du’a (supplication). “

Ibrahim 14:40

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Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala said to His Prophet Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam:

“ Perform Salat from midday till the darkness of the night (i.e. Zuhr, ‘Asr, Maghrib and ‘Isha prayers) and recited the Qur’an in the early dawn (i.e. the morning prayer). Verily, the recitation of the Qur’an in the early dawn is witnessed (by angels).

Al-Isra’ 17:78

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Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:

“ (mentioning a virtue of successful  believers) And they who carefully maintain (and are mindful of) their Salat. “

Al-Mu’minun 23:9

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Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala says:

“ O you who believe! When the Adhan is called for the prayer on the day of Jumu’ah (Friday), then hasten to the remembrance of Allah and leave all trading (and other engagements) aside. That is better for you, if you but knew. “

Al-Jumu’ah 62:9

How to benefit from the power of ALLAH Subhanahu wa Ta'ala?

SALĀT

 الصّلاة 

OBLIGATORY PRAYERS
  

 How to benefit from the power of ALLAH Subhanahu wa Ta'ala?

In order to benefit directly from the power of Allah Ta’ala, by fulfilling the Commandments of Allah Ta’ala in the way of Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam, Salat is the most important and basic action.

Islam has built upon five pillars and Salat is one of it:

1. The Shahadatain which is to testify that none is worthy of worship except Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah-this comprises the kalimah Tayyiba;

2. The second is Salat which is the obligatory prayers and the most important and basic actions;

3. To give Zakat to one who is in needs;

4. To perform Hajj;

5. And to fast in the whole month of Ramadhan.

The hadith of this lesson is as follows:

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‘Abdullah Ibne-“Umar Radiyallahu ‘anhu narrates that Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘alai wasallam said: “Islam has been built upon five pillars: 1) To testify that none is worthy of worship but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, 2) to establish Salat, 3) to give Zakat, 4) to perform Hajj, and 5) to fast (Saum) in Ramadhan.” (Bukhari)

What are the verses relating to Faith (Kalimah Tayyibah) from the Quran?

Many verses are mentioned in the Kitab of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala regarding Iman (Faith). We will mention some of them as follows:

Allah Subhānahū wa Ta’ āla said to His Prophet:
“ And we sent no Messengers before you except that We revealed to him: There is none worthy of worship except Me, so worship Me. ”
Al-Anbiya 21:25

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Allah Subhānahū wa Ta’ āla says:
“ The believers are only those whose hearts tremble with fear whenever Allah is mentioned. And when His verses are recited to them, these increase their faith; and in their Rabb (Sustainer) they vet their trust. ”
Al-Anfal 8:2

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Allah Subhānahū wa Ta’ āla says:
“ And so, as for those who believe in Allah and hold fast to Him, He will cause them to enter into a Mercy from Him and (bestow on them) a Bounty; and He will guide them to Him along a straight path. ”
An- Nisa 4:175

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Allah Subhānahū wa Ta’ āla says:
“ Indeed! We do help our Messengers and those who believe in the life of this world and on the Day (of Resurrection) when the witnesses will stand up. “
Al-Mu’min 40:51

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Allah Subhānahū wa Ta’ āla says:
“ It is those who believe (in the oneness of Allah and worship non but Him alone) and do not mix their belief with Zulm (by wronging themselves, that is, by worshipping others besides Allah), for them (only) there is peaceful security and they are the rightly guided. “
Al-An’am 6:82

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Allah Subhānahū wa Ta’ āla says:
“ And those who believe are intense in their love for Allah. “
Al- Baqarah 2:165

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Allah Subhānahū wa Ta’ āla said to His Prophet:
“ Say! Verily, my Salat and my sacrifice (of animals) and my living and my dying are for Allah, Rabb (Sustainer) of the Worlds.”
Al-An’am 6:162

What do you mean by faith?

KALIMAH TAYYIBAH

لآ إله إلّا الله محمّد رّسول الله 

NONE IS WORTHY OF WORSHIP BUT ALLAH

MUHAMMAD IS THE MESSENGER OF ALLAH. 

What is Iman?

The  literal meaning of Iman is to believe in someone’s words relying solely on his authority. In religious terms, it implies belief in the Unseen relying solely on the authority of the Messenger of Allah Subhanhu wa Ta’ala. 

Iman has more than seventy branches. The superiormost or the highest in level is saying-just saying the Kalimah Tayyiba which is the La ilaha illallah- which means "there is no diety but ALLAH only or there is no worthy of worship except Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala.

If there is a superior, there is also an inferior-the most inferior branch of Iman that a believer has is the removal of an obstacle from the way or a street or anywhere. Which means whenever a person attempted to remove an obstacle or a small garbage from a way or a street, it's a sign that the person has his inferior faith. And Haya which means the shyness is a branch of faith too.

The hadith of this lesson is as follows: 

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Abu Hurairah Radiyallahu ‘anhu narrates that Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasaallam said: “Iman (faith) has more than seventy branches; the superiormost one is saying of La ilaha illallah (There is none worthy of worship except Allah); and the inferior most is the removal of an obstacle from the way; and Haya is a branch of Iman.” (Muslim) 
NOTE: The essence of Haya is that it restrains a man from evil and prevents a man from neglecting the obligations that he owes to others. (Riyad-ud-Salihin)