ADVICE ON DAAWAH IN

NORTH AMERICA

Ayesha Rahman & Aaleena Zaidi11-B

IntroductionWhat will be covered:• General points about giving daawah• Approaches to use• Topics that should and shouldn’t be

discussed• Advice on speaking about women’s

rights in Islam

Use Wisdom• Reason in a superior manner• Know when to talk and when to stay

silent• Use your energy and effort wisely• “Islamic sense”

Learn Before You Leap• Listen more than you speak and ask

questions• Don’t make assumptions about people’s

beliefs

Relevance

• Topics that should be discussed are :• Islamic ideology like Tawheed• Personal responsibility• Islam’s solutions to modern issues

like drug abuse, teen pregnancy, and crime

• Islamic environmentalism, economic theory, social activism, and liberation of women can also be discussed

• Important not to discuss past Islamic successes and past Prophets in ancient times too much

Gender-Consciousness• Be careful when speaking about the

position of women in Islam• Read about the status of women in

Islam yourself before speaking about it• Point out differences between Western

feminism and Islamic feminism• Avoid discussing polygamy

Western Society•Western Society is primarily focused on the materialistic aspects of this world

•Religion and the concept of God have diminished from society

•Our time is similar to the period of ignorance before Islam

•It is our duty to call people to Islam

Power of Words•The words you choose may be more important than the idea you express

•Be careful when using Islamic terminology

•Some Islamic terminology may be misunderstood or misrepresented

*Handle them carefully, for words have more power than atom bombs. –Pearl Strachan

Islamic Term Words to Avoid

Correct Intent

Jihad Holy War Struggle, Striving

Mujahid Holy Warrior Striver, Struggler

Rasul Apostle Messenger

Dawah Propagation Inviting, Outreach

Khilafah Vicegerent Caretaker

‘Abd Slave Servant

Mumin Devotee Believer

Avoid Generalizations

•Our mission is to educate NOT to dominate

•Don’t use extremes when referring to a group

•We can use the media to influence and speak up for our religion

Problems in Daawah•When calling people to faith, one must keep in mind that he may be opposed

•Our duty is to inform; Allah will take care of the rest!

•Help people find their meaning and direction of life

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