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HOW DO WE REMEMBERHOW DO WE REMEMBER
Prepared by:
Fatima KhanAhmad Firoz Muhammad Ayubi
Facilitated by:
Khalid I. Al-Dossary www.dawahmemo.com
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ChildhoodChildhood
Born in a village in Surat District in India on 1st of July 1918
In 1927, he migrated to South Africa at the age of 9
Completed only standard 6 in school but due to financial difficulties he did not continue.
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Birth of an Islamic ScholarBirth of an Islamic Scholar Targeted for conversion by Christian
missionaries (Adams Mission Complex Institute)
Worked as shopkeeper next to the Institute
Constant Attack against Islam (What was I to do?)
Stumbled across the book, ‘Izhar ul Haqq’ which changed his life
Acquired extensive knowledge on the Quran and the Bible (University of Hard knock)
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First speech in Durban in 1940 entitled “Muhammad: Messenger of Peace,” – 15 people in audience - Avalon
Durban big audience 2000Angry & frustrated the Hindu
and Christian missionaries by quoting contradicting verses from their own holy scriptures
His memory – A special gift from Allah
Birth Of An Outstanding OratorBirth Of An Outstanding Orator
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Humble LivingHumble Living Worked as a Dispatch Clerk for a
Furniture Factory (“Simplex” furniture factory).
Converted Daddan Bingo & Printed cards for Zulu He Spent His Money to Print Cards
Talking About Islam to the Zulu People.
He Was a Super Salesman. He Could Have Earned a Lot of Money, But He Gave It Up for Dawah.
Many Times He and His Wife Didn’t Have Enough Money to Pay the Rent.
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Simple, But Effective DawaSimple, But Effective Dawa
His House (Apt. #45 )Was Very Close to the Mosque.
Used to Invite People to His House to Have a Meal .
Explain to Them What Islam Is, and Tell Them, “You Know, There is a Mosque Right Across the Road. Would You Like to Take a Look at the Mosque?”
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Knight in Shining ArmorKnight in Shining Armor Many Muslims of the Cape town Had
Been Brought Over as Slaves and Political Prisoners. Good Hope Center
They Felt Down and Were Tired of Life as 2nd Class Citizens, and From the Pressures of Hard Line Missionaries.
His Debates Gave a Hefty Blow to the Aggressive Christian Missionaries.
Growing Popularity & Raising of Morale
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Birth Of IPC & As-salamBirth Of IPC & As-salam In 1957, Founded IPC in Durban
(3 founders) In 1958, Founded As-Salaam; A
Muslim Daee Training Seminary Hajee Kadwa donation of 75 acres
of Land Dream of Islamic Version of
Adams Mission-Dawah College In 1973, Resignation from being
a trustee-Return to Durban
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First Overseas SpeechFirst Overseas Speech
In 1976, Visit to Riyadh to attend a conference by WAMY – a turning point / A TV interview.
“Riyadh opened up the West for me”
His dream of printing and distributing the Qur’an and literature become a reality.
In 1985, Debate in London with Prof. Floyd E. Clark titled “Crucifixion of Jesus?” – Royal Albert Hall
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International RecognitionInternational Recognition
In 1986, King Faisal Award for “SERVICE TO ISLAM”
Whirlwind of tours to places like Morocco, Kenya, Sweden, Australia, Denmark
In 1985, The “Great Debate” with Jimmy Swaggart of USA “Is the Bible the Word of God?”
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The RiseThe Rise
More Financial Support Came, and He Was Now Able to Open New Doors.
He Moved the IPC to a Larger Building, Which Became Known as the IPCI - Islamic Propagation Center International.
Deedat Distributed More Than 20 Million Copies of His Books & Tapes Free of Charge for the Purpose of Da’wah.
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Excellent LiteratureExcellent LiteratureSheikh Ahmed Deedat’s interesting and informative literary material (24 booklets & around to 250 lectures and debates)The Choice - Between Islam and Christianity - Volume I & IIIs the Bible God's Word?Al Qur'an the Miracle of Miracles What is His NameChrist in Islam What was the sign of JonahWhat the Bible says about Muhammed (pbuh)Resurrection or ResuscitationArabs and Israel' Conflict or ConciliationCrucifixion or Cruci-Fiction
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An Inspirational FigureAn Inspirational Figure
For many Muslims All Over the World Shaikh Ahmed Deedat's Dawah Was a Source of Inspiration for Them.
He Retained His Humility and Simplicity, Even Though He Could Have Driven a Fancy Car And Lived in a Fancy House.
Muslims of His Caliber are Especially Needed in Present Times As This Ummah is Facing Many Trails and Tribulations.
Conversion of Dawud Ngwani at the age of 63 (Former Catholic leader)
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The LegacyThe Legacy
Sheikh Deedat Was a Global Caller to Islam.
No Other Muslim That We Know of Wrote to the Pope – inviting Him to Islam, But Sheikh Deedat Did So.
He Left Behind a Legacy of Propagating Islam and Defending It Against Missionaries.
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Declining HealthDeclining Health On May 3, 1996, Stroke known
as “lock in syndrome” Special treatment at King Faisal
hospital in Riyadh Taught to communicate by
coordinating his eye movements with an alphabetical chart which he memorized.
For 9-Years to Come, He Received Unconditional Care From His Wife (Hawa)
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End of an era… End of an era…
On Monday, August 8 2005, the blessed soul departs; the Muslim world lost one of its most devoted servant.…a Great Caller to Islam,
…an Inspirational Mentor,…a Devout Brother
May Allah ST rest his soul in peace and grant him place in ALFIRDOUS…Ameen!
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Let’s Carry the Torch…Let’s keep Let’s Carry the Torch…Let’s keep The Flame Burning…The Flame Burning… We can pay homage to this great
departed soul by carrying on the legacy he left behind
Spread the Message of Islam as far and wide as we possibly can
Encourage every Muslim to be a Daee Be a role model by conducting
ourselves in the manner prescribed in the Qur’an & Sunnah
His last Will to all Muslims is to Fear Your Rabb And Defend Your Prophet, Muhammad (pbuh)
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Let’s Carry the Torch…Let’s keep Let’s Carry the Torch…Let’s keep The Flame Burning…The Flame Burning…
لله ما أخذ وله ما أعطى وكل شيءعنده بأجل مسمى فاصبروا إخواني واحتسبوا وليكن دعاؤكم إنا لله وإنا
إليه راجعون اللهم آجرنا في مصيبتنا واخلف لنا خيرا منها
اللهم أرحم شيخنا الجليل أحمد
ديدات بقدر ماقدم لإلسالم والمسلمين ، اللهم أجعله مع
الصديقين والشهداء وحسن اولئك رفيقا ، اللهم وانزل صبرا وسكينة
علي أهله وأبنائه وذريته ، اللهم وسع مدخله وأرزقه الجنة واغسله
و نقه من ذنوبه بالماء والثلج والبرد من الخطايا كما ينقى الثوب األبيض
، اللهم تقبل آمينمن الدنس
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