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About this presentationAbout this presentation

The purpose of Da’wah is to call to the way of Allah The purpose of Da’wah is to call to the way of Allah (swt), with wisdom and good advice, in a manner (swt), with wisdom and good advice, in a manner that pleases Allah (swt), for the sake of Allahthat pleases Allah (swt), for the sake of Allah

It is not about “winning” an argument or putting It is not about “winning” an argument or putting down the other faith down the other faith

The intent of this presentation is to: The intent of this presentation is to: Define and explain the importance of Da’wah in IslamDefine and explain the importance of Da’wah in IslamDescribe the characteristics of a Da’ee (caller to Islam)Describe the characteristics of a Da’ee (caller to Islam)Elaborate the do’s and don’ts of Da’wahElaborate the do’s and don’ts of Da’wahExplain the guidelines for WhyIslam volunteersExplain the guidelines for WhyIslam volunteers

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ObjectivesObjectives

After attending this presentation, you'll be able to:After attending this presentation, you'll be able to:Understand the definition and importance of Da’wah Understand the definition and importance of Da’wah Understand the etiquettes, manners and characteristics Understand the etiquettes, manners and characteristics necessary for callers to Islamnecessary for callers to IslamUnderstand the guidelines necessary for WhyIslam volunteersUnderstand the guidelines necessary for WhyIslam volunteersAppreciate a list of references in books and Ayaat from the Appreciate a list of references in books and Ayaat from the Noble Qur’an that relate to Da’wahNoble Qur’an that relate to Da’wah

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Definition of Da’wahDefinition of Da’wah

Da’wah means to invite Da’wah means to invite Da’wah to Islam is to invite non-Muslims to accept the truth Da’wah to Islam is to invite non-Muslims to accept the truth of Islamof Islam

Performing Da’wah involves both our words and Performing Da’wah involves both our words and actions actions

Every claim must have its proof, and faith is a claim Every claim must have its proof, and faith is a claim which needs proof first by practicing it ourselves, which needs proof first by practicing it ourselves, and then inviting other human beings towards this and then inviting other human beings towards this faithfaith

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Importance of Da’wah in Islam – Importance of Da’wah in Islam – 11

The Qur’an and the Hadith of Prophet Muhammad The Qur’an and the Hadith of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) give numerous (peace and blessings be upon him) give numerous references on the importance and the obligations of references on the importance and the obligations of Da’wahDa’wah

The life of the Prophet involved spreading the The life of the Prophet involved spreading the message of Islammessage of Islam

Da’wah is also reflected in the lives of the Sahabas Da’wah is also reflected in the lives of the Sahabas (the companions of the Prophet)(the companions of the Prophet)

Now the responsibility of spreading the message of Now the responsibility of spreading the message of Islam rests on our shouldersIslam rests on our shoulders

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Importance of Da’wah in Islam – Importance of Da’wah in Islam – 22

Allah (swt) commands Moosa (pbuh): “Go you and Allah (swt) commands Moosa (pbuh): “Go you and your brother with My Signs and be not faint in your brother with My Signs and be not faint in remembrance of Me. Go, both of you, to Pharaoh, for remembrance of Me. Go, both of you, to Pharaoh, for he has indeed transgressed all bounds. And speak he has indeed transgressed all bounds. And speak unto him a gentle word, that perhaps he may heed unto him a gentle word, that perhaps he may heed or fear.” [or fear.” [Taha.42-44Taha.42-44]]

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Importance of Da’wah in Islam – Importance of Da’wah in Islam – 33

““Let there arise out of you a band of people inviting Let there arise out of you a band of people inviting to all that is good, enjoining what is right, and to all that is good, enjoining what is right, and forbidding what is wrong, and these it is that shall be forbidding what is wrong, and these it is that shall be successful.” [successful.” [Al-Imran.104Al-Imran.104]]

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Importance of Da’wah in Islam – Importance of Da’wah in Islam – 44

““Invite (all) to the Way of your Lord with wisdom and Invite (all) to the Way of your Lord with wisdom and beautiful preaching; and argue with them in ways beautiful preaching; and argue with them in ways that are best and most gracious; surely your Lord that are best and most gracious; surely your Lord best knows those who go astray from His path, and best knows those who go astray from His path, and He knows best those who follow the right way.” [He knows best those who follow the right way.” [An-An-Nahl.125Nahl.125] ]

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Characteristics of a Da’eeCharacteristics of a Da’ee

SinceritySincerity

KnowledgeKnowledge

Mildness and gentlenessMildness and gentleness

Da’wah by exampleDa’wah by example

Du’aDu’a

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Sincerity – 1Sincerity – 1Da’wah is not about pleasing one’s egoDa’wah is not about pleasing one’s egoIt is about Allah (swt) and the path to HimIt is about Allah (swt) and the path to HimIt involves a lot of hard work, patience and perseverance It involves a lot of hard work, patience and perseverance It is obligatory upon a Da’ee (caller to Islam) to have Ikhlaas It is obligatory upon a Da’ee (caller to Islam) to have Ikhlaas

Sincerity and purity of intention and actions Sincerity and purity of intention and actions onlyonly for Allah (swt) for Allah (swt)No desire for praises and accolades from peopleNo desire for praises and accolades from people

““Say (O Muhammad): This is my way: I call to Allah, on the Say (O Muhammad): This is my way: I call to Allah, on the basis of a clear proof and so do those who follow me. And glory basis of a clear proof and so do those who follow me. And glory be to Allah, and I am not one of the idol worshippers.” be to Allah, and I am not one of the idol worshippers.” [[Yusuf.108Yusuf.108] ]

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Sincerity – 2Sincerity – 2

““And who is better in speech than the one who calls And who is better in speech than the one who calls to Allah, works righteousness, and says, I am of to Allah, works righteousness, and says, I am of those who submit." [those who submit." [Fussilat.33Fussilat.33] ]

Ikhlaas is the most important ingredient of Da’wahIkhlaas is the most important ingredient of Da’wah

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Knowledge – 1Knowledge – 1

Knowledge is an essential obligation in calling to Allah Knowledge is an essential obligation in calling to Allah (swt)(swt)A WhyIslam volunteer / Da’ee should:A WhyIslam volunteer / Da’ee should:

Have Aqeedah according to Qur’an and Sunnah, accepted by Ahlus Have Aqeedah according to Qur’an and Sunnah, accepted by Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jama’a, or mainstream Islamic scholarsSunnah Wal Jama’a, or mainstream Islamic scholarsHave insight, proofs and evidences to which he/she calls toHave insight, proofs and evidences to which he/she calls toExude confidence in Islam Exude confidence in Islam

Beware of:Beware of:Calling to Allah based upon ignoranceCalling to Allah based upon ignoranceSpeaking without due knowledgeSpeaking without due knowledge

Allah (swt) is the custodian of Islam; our duty is to present Allah (swt) is the custodian of Islam; our duty is to present and clarify Islam and clarify Islam as it really isas it really is and and notnot as people like it to as people like it to bebeA Da’ee should also have some knowledge of other beliefsA Da’ee should also have some knowledge of other beliefs

Knowing people’s environment, society and upbringing makes them Knowing people’s environment, society and upbringing makes them more accessible more accessible

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Knowledge – 2Knowledge – 2

At a minimum, a Da’ee should be able to explain:At a minimum, a Da’ee should be able to explain:

Concept of Tawheed (oneness of God) Concept of Tawheed (oneness of God)

Prophet Muhammad as being a real Prophet Prophet Muhammad as being a real Prophet

News reports about violence by Muslims News reports about violence by Muslims

Polygamy in Islam Polygamy in Islam

Reasons for wearing Hijab Reasons for wearing Hijab

Reasons for praying five times dailyReasons for praying five times daily

Qur’an and ScienceQur’an and Science

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Mildness and Gentleness – 1 Mildness and Gentleness – 1

All messengers of Allah (swt) ‘alayhimus-salaatu-wassalaam All messengers of Allah (swt) ‘alayhimus-salaatu-wassalaam were mild, forbearing and patient in their Da’wahwere mild, forbearing and patient in their Da’wah

We look upon the non-Muslims with the eye of mercy, wishing We look upon the non-Muslims with the eye of mercy, wishing for them to receive the blessing of Islam just as we havefor them to receive the blessing of Islam just as we have

Invite (all) to the Way of your Lord with wisdom and beautiful Invite (all) to the Way of your Lord with wisdom and beautiful preaching; and argue with them in ways that are best and most preaching; and argue with them in ways that are best and most gracious; surely your Lord best knows those who go astray gracious; surely your Lord best knows those who go astray from His path, and He knows best those who follow the right from His path, and He knows best those who follow the right way [way [An-Nahl.125An-Nahl.125] ]

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Mildness and Gentleness – 2Mildness and Gentleness – 2

““Thus it is due to mercy from Allah that you dealt Thus it is due to mercy from Allah that you dealt with them gently, and had you been rough, hard with them gently, and had you been rough, hard hearted, they would certainly have dispersed from hearted, they would certainly have dispersed from around you.” [around you.” [Al-Imran.159Al-Imran.159] ]

The messenger of Allah (saw) said: "Softness is The messenger of Allah (saw) said: "Softness is never put inside of anything, except that it beautifies never put inside of anything, except that it beautifies (embellishes) it, and harshness is never put inside of (embellishes) it, and harshness is never put inside of anything, except that it makes it ugly!" [anything, except that it makes it ugly!" [MuslimMuslim] ]

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Da’wah by Example – 1Da’wah by Example – 1

Act in accordance to what you are calling toAct in accordance to what you are calling to

““O you who believe! why do you say that which you do not do? O you who believe! why do you say that which you do not do? It is most hateful to Allah that you should say that which you do It is most hateful to Allah that you should say that which you do not do.” [not do.” [As-Saff.2-3As-Saff.2-3] ]

A WhyIslam volunteer / Da’ee should be a practicing Muslim A WhyIslam volunteer / Da’ee should be a practicing Muslim who frequents the Masjid for Salatwho frequents the Masjid for Salat

Involvement with the local Muslim community is necessary for Involvement with the local Muslim community is necessary for guiding new Muslims / Muslimahs to the Masjid and communityguiding new Muslims / Muslimahs to the Masjid and community

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Da’wah by Example – 2Da’wah by Example – 2

The messenger of Allah (saw) said: “A man will be The messenger of Allah (saw) said: “A man will be brought on the Day of Judgment and he will be brought on the Day of Judgment and he will be thrown into the hellfire, so that his intestines will thrown into the hellfire, so that his intestines will come out and he will go around like a donkey goes come out and he will go around like a donkey goes around the millstone. The people of hellfire will around the millstone. The people of hellfire will gather around him and say, ‘O so and so! What gather around him and say, ‘O so and so! What happened to you? Did you not used to order us with happened to you? Did you not used to order us with good and prohibit us from evil?’ He will say, ‘I used good and prohibit us from evil?’ He will say, ‘I used to order you with good and not do it myself; and I to order you with good and not do it myself; and I used to prohibit you from evil and do it myself.’” used to prohibit you from evil and do it myself.’” [[Bukhari Bukhari ]]

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Du’aDu’a

No one has the monopoly on the Truth and no one No one has the monopoly on the Truth and no one knows everythingknows everything

We all make mistakes and a Muslim is not inherently We all make mistakes and a Muslim is not inherently immune from errorimmune from error

Allah (swt) is the custodian of Islam; our duty is to Allah (swt) is the custodian of Islam; our duty is to present and clarify Islam and the hidayah (guidance) present and clarify Islam and the hidayah (guidance) is is onlyonly from Allah (swt) from Allah (swt)

It is Allah (swt) who grants success and failure; it is It is Allah (swt) who grants success and failure; it is unto Him that we relyunto Him that we rely

We should make du’a that Allah (swt) guides the We should make du’a that Allah (swt) guides the non-Muslims and enable us to spread the message of non-Muslims and enable us to spread the message of peacepeace

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Do’s of Da’wah – 1Do’s of Da’wah – 1

Do learn Islam so that you may present it clearly and convincinglyDo learn Islam so that you may present it clearly and convincinglyAllah’s messenger (saw) said: “There is no envy except in two; a Allah’s messenger (saw) said: “There is no envy except in two; a person whom Allah has given wealth and he spends it in the right way, person whom Allah has given wealth and he spends it in the right way, and person whom Allah has given wisdom (i.e. religious knowledge) and person whom Allah has given wisdom (i.e. religious knowledge) and he gives his decisions accordingly and teaches it to others. Related and he gives his decisions accordingly and teaches it to others. Related by Imam Bukhariby Imam Bukhari

Do have the best manners, choose the best words, avoid the Do have the best manners, choose the best words, avoid the slightest insult slightest insult

Do use clear, straight forward, positive argumentsDo use clear, straight forward, positive argumentsThe basics of Islam are simple and as clear as daylightThe basics of Islam are simple and as clear as daylight

Do praise people for the good that is in themDo praise people for the good that is in themAllah’s messenger had praised certain qualities of Omar ibn Al Khattab Allah’s messenger had praised certain qualities of Omar ibn Al Khattab and Khalid ibn Al Waleed while they were still non-Muslims and Khalid ibn Al Waleed while they were still non-Muslims

Do concede on a true point even if it weakens your argumentDo concede on a true point even if it weakens your argument

Do remain focusedDo remain focusedIf you are in a discussion do not allow it to stray. Keep it in controlIf you are in a discussion do not allow it to stray. Keep it in control

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Do’s of Da’wah – 2 Do’s of Da’wah – 2

Do remain well informed about your audience, their Do remain well informed about your audience, their beliefs, their concerns and their problemsbeliefs, their concerns and their problems

Do keep your intentions pure for Allah (swt)Do keep your intentions pure for Allah (swt)Be dedicated to His causeBe dedicated to His causePut your trust in HimPut your trust in HimKnow that your job is to convey the message in the best Know that your job is to convey the message in the best possible manner and the guidance is possible manner and the guidance is onlyonly from Allah (swt) from Allah (swt)

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Don’ts of Da’wah – 1 Don’ts of Da’wah – 1

Do not attack others, hurt them with your words, Do not attack others, hurt them with your words, make fun of them or their beliefsmake fun of them or their beliefs

Do not insist on winning every argument, proving Do not insist on winning every argument, proving yourself to be rightyourself to be right

Do not engage in irrelevant discussions or Do not engage in irrelevant discussions or arguments when the basics are not yet coveredarguments when the basics are not yet covered

Do not lose sight of your purpose or your intention of Do not lose sight of your purpose or your intention of conveying the messageconveying the message

Do not apologize for Allah (swt)Do not apologize for Allah (swt)Do not compromise on the principles of this DeenDo not compromise on the principles of this Deen

Do not say things which you are not sureDo not say things which you are not sureIf you don’t know, admit it and ask for getting back to themIf you don’t know, admit it and ask for getting back to them

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Don’ts of Da’wah – 2 Don’ts of Da’wah – 2

Do not speak to the individual as if you are giving a Do not speak to the individual as if you are giving a lecturelecture

Speak to them and not at themSpeak to them and not at them

Do not offer people words without actionsDo not offer people words without actionsLet your actions testify the truth of your wordsLet your actions testify the truth of your words

Do not try to let your disapproval of a person, group Do not try to let your disapproval of a person, group or idea mislead you to exaggerate their errors or or idea mislead you to exaggerate their errors or cover their achievementscover their achievements

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Guidelines for WhyIslam Guidelines for WhyIslam VolunteersVolunteers

ActivitiesActivities

Chain of ResponsibilityChain of Responsibility

New Muslim Curriculum / Online ClassNew Muslim Curriculum / Online Class

Email Contact GuidelinesEmail Contact Guidelines

Telephone Contact GuidelinesTelephone Contact Guidelines

Face-to-Face Contact GuidelinesFace-to-Face Contact Guidelines

Methodology of ContactMethodology of Contact

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ActivitiesActivities

A WhyIslam volunteer may participate freely in any A WhyIslam volunteer may participate freely in any organization as long as it reconciles with the Islamic organization as long as it reconciles with the Islamic concept, methodology and practice as understood by concept, methodology and practice as understood by the scholars of Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jama’ah the scholars of Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jama’ah

However, he/she should not in any way However, he/she should not in any way ask/canvass/propagate/solicit a new Muslim to join ask/canvass/propagate/solicit a new Muslim to join that organizationthat organization

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Chain of ResponsibilityChain of Responsibility

A WhyIslam volunteer should contact the local A WhyIslam volunteer should contact the local WhyIslam representative, then WhyIslam regional WhyIslam representative, then WhyIslam regional associate for any clarification or questionsassociate for any clarification or questions

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New Muslim Curriculum / Online New Muslim Curriculum / Online ClassClass

WhyIslam has a curriculum for new Muslims, in WhyIslam has a curriculum for new Muslims, in hardbound books and ebooks. If you want to refer to hardbound books and ebooks. If you want to refer to these books for one to one teaching, formal/informal these books for one to one teaching, formal/informal education, please contact your local WhyIslam education, please contact your local WhyIslam representative or regional coordinator so that they representative or regional coordinator so that they can arrange to have these books mailed to youcan arrange to have these books mailed to you

Currently there is an online class on new Muslim Currently there is an online class on new Muslim education being conducted by WhyIslam New Jersey. education being conducted by WhyIslam New Jersey. This class can be accessed via PalTalk every This class can be accessed via PalTalk every Saturday between 11am and 1pm ESTSaturday between 11am and 1pm EST

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Email Contact GuidelinesEmail Contact Guidelines

Start with Assalamu’alaikum (peace be unto you)Start with Assalamu’alaikum (peace be unto you)

Then introduce yourself as a WhyIslam volunteer Then introduce yourself as a WhyIslam volunteer stating that you were referred by the WhyIslam local stating that you were referred by the WhyIslam local representative, regional associate, WhyIslam forum or representative, regional associate, WhyIslam forum or 877-WhyIslam877-WhyIslam

Offer education about Islam, Aqeedah and practiceOffer education about Islam, Aqeedah and practice

Ask about what particular aspect of education he/she Ask about what particular aspect of education he/she would want to start with or what aspect is he/she would want to start with or what aspect is he/she impressed or intrigued aboutimpressed or intrigued about

Ask about what sort of contact, email / telephone or Ask about what sort of contact, email / telephone or local representative would he/she preferlocal representative would he/she prefer

End e-mail with your full name, city and state of End e-mail with your full name, city and state of residenceresidence

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Telephone Contact GuidelinesTelephone Contact GuidelinesStart with Hi and ask who is at the other endStart with Hi and ask who is at the other end

Introduce yourself Introduce yourself NameNameCalling from city, stateCalling from city, state

Mention that you were referred by the WhyIslam local representative, regional Mention that you were referred by the WhyIslam local representative, regional associate, WhyIslam forum or 877-WhyIslam to contact the person via associate, WhyIslam forum or 877-WhyIslam to contact the person via telephonetelephone

Ask if the person wants to permit you to continueAsk if the person wants to permit you to continue

After an affirmative reply, proceed to ask how you can help in educating the After an affirmative reply, proceed to ask how you can help in educating the person about Islam’s concepts and practiceperson about Islam’s concepts and practice

Ask about what particular aspect of education he/she would want to start with or what Ask about what particular aspect of education he/she would want to start with or what aspect is he/she impressed or intrigued aboutaspect is he/she impressed or intrigued about

Ask about what sort of contact, email / telephone or local representative would Ask about what sort of contact, email / telephone or local representative would he/she preferhe/she prefer

Ask about the frequency of contacts that he/she would prefer Ask about the frequency of contacts that he/she would prefer

Ask about the where the meeting should take placeAsk about the where the meeting should take place

Ask whether he/she would like to be introduced to the local Imam/scholarAsk whether he/she would like to be introduced to the local Imam/scholar

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Face-to-Face Contact Guidelines Face-to-Face Contact Guidelines – 1 – 1

Always look in the eyesAlways look in the eyes

Have a friendly smile Have a friendly smile

Start with Assalamu’alaikum (peace be unto you)Start with Assalamu’alaikum (peace be unto you)

Introduce yourselfIntroduce yourself

Do not be too emotional or flat effect, try to be your usual self, Do not be too emotional or flat effect, try to be your usual self, normal and friendlynormal and friendly

Do not be too personal quicklyDo not be too personal quickly

Do not overdo by trying to identify with the revert’s ethnic Do not overdo by trying to identify with the revert’s ethnic background or customs background or customs

Do not try to delve into historical oppressor and victim issuesDo not try to delve into historical oppressor and victim issues

Do not be too intrusive into revert’s job, previous religion, Do not be too intrusive into revert’s job, previous religion, his/her opinions, family, his stance on patriotism or terrorism, his/her opinions, family, his stance on patriotism or terrorism, unless asked or invitedunless asked or invited

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Face-to-Face Contact Guidelines Face-to-Face Contact Guidelines – 2 – 2

Do not be too opinionated, especially about politics, culture, Do not be too opinionated, especially about politics, culture, history, creed, Aqeedah and practicehistory, creed, Aqeedah and practiceState unequivocally if insistent on your stance on patriotism, State unequivocally if insistent on your stance on patriotism, terrorism, that you stand for US citizenship values and terrorism, that you stand for US citizenship values and denounce hate, war, terrorism without any reservationdenounce hate, war, terrorism without any reservationWhyIslam local representative, regional associate, WhyIslam WhyIslam local representative, regional associate, WhyIslam forum or 877-WhyIslam will try forum or 877-WhyIslam will try notnot to assign volunteers to to assign volunteers to reverts of the opposite genderreverts of the opposite genderBut there may be occasional instances where a male volunteer But there may be occasional instances where a male volunteer will be assigned to a female revert, only to bridge contact with will be assigned to a female revert, only to bridge contact with a local sister volunteer or the local Imama local sister volunteer or the local ImamWhen having discussions with the opposite gender, stay at a When having discussions with the opposite gender, stay at a distance, not be too close, do not shake handsdistance, not be too close, do not shake handsIf offered a handshake, politely apologize stating that If offered a handshake, politely apologize stating that handshakes between opposite genders are not allowed in Islamhandshakes between opposite genders are not allowed in Islam

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Methodology of Contact – 1Methodology of Contact – 1The WhyIslam volunteer should:The WhyIslam volunteer should:

Conduct face-to-face follow-up with the assigned revert on Conduct face-to-face follow-up with the assigned revert on urgent basisurgent basisWork hard to build long-term and trustworthy relationship with Work hard to build long-term and trustworthy relationship with new reverts. Be sincere and always be mindful of the higher new reverts. Be sincere and always be mindful of the higher goal of pleasing Allah (swt)goal of pleasing Allah (swt)Be clear that WhyIslam:Be clear that WhyIslam:

Considers Qur’an and Sunnah as the primary sources of guidanceConsiders Qur’an and Sunnah as the primary sources of guidanceAlways promotes democratic, legal and peaceful means according to Always promotes democratic, legal and peaceful means according to Islamic principlesIslamic principles

Not confuse reverts with cultural or innovative practicesNot confuse reverts with cultural or innovative practicesEnsure that female reverts are assigned to sister volunteers, Ensure that female reverts are assigned to sister volunteers, and male reverts to brother volunteersand male reverts to brother volunteersPersonally meet the revert at a convenient location after Personally meet the revert at a convenient location after telephonic/email conversation. Examples of locations could be telephonic/email conversation. Examples of locations could be Masjid, volunteer’s home, etc. However try to meet in a public Masjid, volunteer’s home, etc. However try to meet in a public place, e.g. Masjid so that both volunteer and new Muslim feel place, e.g. Masjid so that both volunteer and new Muslim feel comfortable, and any undesired encounters could be avoidedcomfortable, and any undesired encounters could be avoided

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Methodology of Contact – 2Methodology of Contact – 2Have revert take Shahadah again publicly, preferably in the local Have revert take Shahadah again publicly, preferably in the local MasjidMasjidSetup a weekly (or mutually convenient frequency) meeting time Setup a weekly (or mutually convenient frequency) meeting time & location to teach the basics of Islam, i.e. Aqeedah and Practice, & location to teach the basics of Islam, i.e. Aqeedah and Practice, address concerns and answer questionsaddress concerns and answer questionsHelp revert assimilate in the larger Muslim communityHelp revert assimilate in the larger Muslim communityIntroduce him/her personally to other members of Muslim Introduce him/her personally to other members of Muslim community, friends and family memberscommunity, friends and family membersReport progress back to 877-Why-Islam regional representative Report progress back to 877-Why-Islam regional representative promptly and on regular basis; ideally this should be once a promptly and on regular basis; ideally this should be once a month, so we can update this information in our database, and month, so we can update this information in our database, and make changes if desired after input by local volunteersmake changes if desired after input by local volunteersContact your local WhyIslam representative immediately in case: Contact your local WhyIslam representative immediately in case:

A favorable response is not received by the revert after case A favorable response is not received by the revert after case assignmentassignmentContact cannot be made due to false info/incorrect infoContact cannot be made due to false info/incorrect infoContact is not feasible due to long distancesContact is not feasible due to long distances

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Good References on Da’wahGood References on Da’wahHow To Tell Others About IslamHow To Tell Others About Islam

By Yayha EmerickBy Yayha Emerick

Islam The Natural WayIslam The Natural WayBy Wahid Abdul HamidBy Wahid Abdul Hamid

Towards Understanding IslamTowards Understanding IslamBy Maulana MaududiBy Maulana Maududi

The Choice The Choice By Ahmed DeedatBy Ahmed Deedat

Jesus – Prophet of IslamJesus – Prophet of IslamBy Mohammed Ata-ur-Rehman and Ahmad ThomsonBy Mohammed Ata-ur-Rehman and Ahmad Thomson

www.jamaat.netwww.jamaat.net (Sh. Ahmed Deedat’s booklets on comparative (Sh. Ahmed Deedat’s booklets on comparative religion)religion)www.harunyahya.comwww.harunyahya.com (Da’wah oriented books by Harun Yahya) (Da’wah oriented books by Harun Yahya)