By Adam Majewski
Da'wah in Islam Literally translates to "Issuing a Summons" or "Making An Invitation". Those who practice Da'wah as a religious worker or volunteer are called Da'i and the plural being Du'ah.
To Preach in the English Language has four definitions: 1. to proclaim or put fourth in a sermon. 2. To advocate, to especially urge Acceptance or compliance with: Preached Tolerance and Peaceful Coexistence. 3. To deliver a sermon. Last of these definitions is that of. 4. To give religious or moral instruction, especially in a tedious manner.
Performing Da'wah in a Muslims Iman(faith) is required. No one who is a Muslim and has knowledge about Da'wah will argue that it is obligatory upon us as believers to fallow this command from Allah(Subhana Wa'Tala). How ever the disagreement and arguing comes when Muslims discuss how Da'wah is approached and done. According to the linguistics of the word's it is presented and translated Da'wah is not a form of preaching or forcing of Islam on to others, but in fact when translated to English it is a literal invitation to Islam. No one is allowed to preach about Islam, only present it to others. evangelism is not acceptable.
Many individuals seem to confuse preaching with Da'wah, which is wrong. Da'wah is not to preach but to invite there is a major difference between them. Many would argue no, that Da'wah is preaching. As stated by the translation above with language and translation when you translate this in to english Da'wah has nothing to do with preaching.
What Da'wah is, is the act of inviting others to learn about Islam then letting Allah (Subhana Wa'Tala) guide them. All we as Muslims are called to and allowed to do if give others information then let them make the choice. That's all, no more, they need to make the final choice them selves with out interference from us as Muslims.
Now think about this as Muslims, and non-Muslims what this means to us as humans don't then form your opinions on the subject. Don't just jump to conclusions.
Da'wah in Islam Literally translates to "Issuing a Summons" or "Making An Invitation". Those who practice Da'wah as a religious worker or volunteer are called Da'i and the plural being Du'ah.
To Preach in the English Language has four definitions: 1. to proclaim or put fourth in a sermon. 2. To advocate, to especially urge Acceptance or compliance with: Preached Tolerance and Peaceful Coexistence. 3. To deliver a sermon. Last of these definitions is that of. 4. To give religious or moral instruction, especially in a tedious manner.
Performing Da'wah in a Muslims Iman(faith) is required. No one who is a Muslim and has knowledge about Da'wah will argue that it is obligatory upon us as believers to fallow this command from Allah(Subhana Wa'Tala). How ever the disagreement and arguing comes when Muslims discuss how Da'wah is approached and done. According to the linguistics of the word's it is presented and translated Da'wah is not a form of preaching or forcing of Islam on to others, but in fact when translated to English it is a literal invitation to Islam. No one is allowed to preach about Islam, only present it to others. evangelism is not acceptable.
Many individuals seem to confuse preaching with Da'wah, which is wrong. Da'wah is not to preach but to invite there is a major difference between them. Many would argue no, that Da'wah is preaching. As stated by the translation above with language and translation when you translate this in to english Da'wah has nothing to do with preaching.
What Da'wah is, is the act of inviting others to learn about Islam then letting Allah (Subhana Wa'Tala) guide them. All we as Muslims are called to and allowed to do if give others information then let them make the choice. That's all, no more, they need to make the final choice them selves with out interference from us as Muslims.
Now think about this as Muslims, and non-Muslims what this means to us as humans don't then form your opinions on the subject. Don't just jump to conclusions.
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