The Methodology of the Prophets In Calling To Allaah
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Creator: Saalih ibn Fawzaan
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Subject: dawah
Title: The Methodology of the Prophets In Calling To Allaah
Created on: Wed Jan 09 15:21:14 -0500 2008
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Abstract: ... he Book and the Sunnah, and can be summarised as follows: 1. Knowledge of that which one calls to: Since the ignorant person is not suitable to be a caller (daa'ee). Allaah, the Most High, said to His prophet (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam): Say, O Muhammad (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam): This is my way, I call to Allaah (to the testification that none has the right to be worshipped except Allaah, alone, having no partner) upon certain knowledge (baseerah). I, and those who follow me. [Soorah Yoosuf 12:108] 'Baseerah' is knowledge. So the caller is certain to face those who are scholars of misguidance, those who will attack him with doubts and futile arguments in order to rebut the truth. Allaah, the Most High, says: And argue with them in a way that is better. [Soorah an-Nahl 16:125] Furthermore the Prophet (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) said to Mu'aadh (radhiAllaahu 'anhu), "You are going to a people from the People of the Book." So if the caller is not armed with sufficient knowledge for him to face every doubt and contend with every opponent, then he will be defeated in the first counter, and will be halted at the beginning of the way. 2. Acting in accordance with that which he calls to: So that he will be a good example - his actions attesting to his words, and leaving no excuse for the opponents of the Truth. Allaah, the Most High, said about ... [Full Article...]
