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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
By: USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL 28 July 2011 @ Masjid Kassim Annex, for NTUMS (Nanyang Technological University Muslim Society) ISLAMIC AWARENESS PROGRAM.
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
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“People are like minerals, the best of them in Jahiliyah will still be the best amongst them in Islam,
so long as they have proper (profound) understanding.”
(Hadith reported by Bukhary, Muslim, Darimi and Ahmad)
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
““And there are those who put up a mosque by way of And there are those who put up a mosque by way of
mischief and infidelity― to disunite the Believers and in mischief and infidelity― to disunite the Believers and in
preparation for one who warred against Allah and His preparation for one who warred against Allah and His
Messenger aforetime. They will indeed swear that their Messenger aforetime. They will indeed swear that their
intention is nothing but good; but Allah doth declare that intention is nothing but good; but Allah doth declare that
they are certainly liars.”they are certainly liars.”
((Qur’an: Taubah: 9:107Qur’an: Taubah: 9:107))
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
“Never stand thou forth therein. There is a mosque whose
foundation was laid from the first day on piety; it is more
worthy of thy standing forth (for prayer) therein. In it are
men who love to be purified; and Allah loveth those who
make themselves pure.”
(Qur’an: Taubah: 9:108)
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
““Which then is best?― he that layeth his foundation on Which then is best?― he that layeth his foundation on
piety to Allah and His Good pleasure?― or he that layeth piety to Allah and His Good pleasure?― or he that layeth
his foundation on an undermined sand-cliff ready to his foundation on an undermined sand-cliff ready to
crumble to pieces? And it doth crumble to pieces with him, crumble to pieces? And it doth crumble to pieces with him,
into the fire of Hell. And Allah guideth not people that do into the fire of Hell. And Allah guideth not people that do
wrong.”wrong.”
((Qur’an: Taubah: 9:109Qur’an: Taubah: 9:109))
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SUB-HAA-NALLAAHSUB-HAA-NALLAAH! To understand this parable, which actually was ! To understand this parable, which actually was
based upon a real incident that happened in our Prophet Muhammad's based upon a real incident that happened in our Prophet Muhammad's
life time s.a.w., we need to know the reasons or causes for the life time s.a.w., we need to know the reasons or causes for the
revelation of these verses (revelation of these verses (asbaa-b al-nuzulasbaa-b al-nuzul):):
When Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. arrived (during the Hijrah) in When Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. arrived (during the Hijrah) in QubaQuba
(outskirt of Madina) he stayed there and built the first mosque - which (outskirt of Madina) he stayed there and built the first mosque - which
he referred to as the "he referred to as the "Masjid of TaqwaMasjid of Taqwa" upon which was associated the " upon which was associated the
building of strength of Islam through his frequent visits and building of strength of Islam through his frequent visits and Da'wahDa'wah . .
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Some of the hidden enemies of Islam, known as Some of the hidden enemies of Islam, known as Munaafiquun Munaafiquun
(Hypocrites) from (Hypocrites) from Bani GhanamBani Ghanam, knew the importance of mosque as the , knew the importance of mosque as the
sacred institution of Islam, also built a mosque there, pretending to be sacred institution of Islam, also built a mosque there, pretending to be
similarly advancing the cause of Islam. In reality, they were in league similarly advancing the cause of Islam. In reality, they were in league
with one with one Abu 'AmeerAbu 'Ameer, a notorious enemy who fought against the , a notorious enemy who fought against the
Prophet s.a.w. in Prophet s.a.w. in UhudUhud and and HunainHunain, and was then based in Syria., and was then based in Syria.
They built this mosque, as a base for him and their followers (the They built this mosque, as a base for him and their followers (the
hypocrites), to promote their agenda and activity to undermine Islam hypocrites), to promote their agenda and activity to undermine Islam
and the Prophet's mission, s.a.w. and the Prophet's mission, s.a.w.
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Thus Allah s.w.t. revealed their dangerous plot and warned the Muslims Thus Allah s.w.t. revealed their dangerous plot and warned the Muslims
of their evil scheme. This mosque, which Allah s.w.t. referred to as of their evil scheme. This mosque, which Allah s.w.t. referred to as
""Masjid Dhiraara wa KufraMasjid Dhiraara wa Kufra" (a mosque built for mischief & infidelity) " (a mosque built for mischief & infidelity)
was then destroyed.was then destroyed.
WHAT LESSONS CAN WE LEARN FROM THIS ?WHAT LESSONS CAN WE LEARN FROM THIS ?
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To imagine that Islam does not have enemies today, who are mounting To imagine that Islam does not have enemies today, who are mounting
strategies against it and organizing activities to undermine it, is to be strategies against it and organizing activities to undermine it, is to be
naive and foolish. naive and foolish.
Our Prophet's s.a.w. life is to be an example of what we may also Our Prophet's s.a.w. life is to be an example of what we may also
encounter. As there are undeniably, many Muslims who are hypocrites encounter. As there are undeniably, many Muslims who are hypocrites
today (especially those whom we can see as displaying hatred for Islam, today (especially those whom we can see as displaying hatred for Islam,
although yet they claimed to be Muslims), presence of although yet they claimed to be Muslims), presence of Masjid Dhiraara Masjid Dhiraara
(or institutions akin to (or institutions akin to Masjid DhiraaraMasjid Dhiraara) too can never be denied nor ) too can never be denied nor
discounted. discounted.
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In fact, as there are more In fact, as there are more munaafiquunmunaafiquun today if compared to the time of today if compared to the time of
the Prophet s.a.w.,, so too will be the presence of such insidious (subtle, the Prophet s.a.w.,, so too will be the presence of such insidious (subtle,
sinister & dangerous) institutions, that may have deceived many unwary sinister & dangerous) institutions, that may have deceived many unwary
Muslims and are being built and which seems innocuous.Muslims and are being built and which seems innocuous.
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failure to distinguish the true from the false by using the criteria
and principles in Revelation and Prophetic Wisdom (Al-Qur'an was-
Sunnah);
compounded by their obsession in borrowing un-Islamic standards
from known enemies of Islam;
naiveté lack of hadzar (holding to precautions) in many Muslims;
easy astonishment to things foreign and disliking own traditions;
attraction to forms & systems which they favour more than
principles and truth of Islam (such that they even dare to
compromise these, just to be accepted as being 'progressive &
modern');
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loss of Adab and inability to know the true from the bogus
amongst leaders and scholars;
inherent ignorance of the general masses amongst Muslims, which
compounded the disunity and in-fighting amongst the various
Muslim groups;
some of which seemingly seen as promoting Islam but in reality
preferring worldly gains and self-promotion in the world-stage (using:
political, economical, social or other jargons as their concern and
consideration rather than continuing the mission of the Prophet in
spreading Islam to all);
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love of this world and fear of others rather than being sincere
upon the Deen, as Allah s.w.t. clarified:
“... to be sincere upon this Deen (to the extent)
even though unbelievers do not like it"
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These factors, couple with other external factors - of forces
inimical towards Islam with their own strategies to weaken and
undermine Muslims; their lending support and assistance to these
munaafiquun, instigating intra-conflict amongst Muslims - makes
the situation to be even worse.
In this state of affairs of the Muslims, institutions like 'masjid
dhiraara' could easily be started, planted, or even through
infiltration by infusing their personnel into existing Islamic
institutions.
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DISPELLING A MISCONCEPTIONDISPELLING A MISCONCEPTION
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Let us consider the word “Let us consider the word “volunteerismvolunteerism”. ”.
My understanding of this term derived from “My understanding of this term derived from “volunteer volunteer “ – the Latin “ – the Latin
root “root “voluvolu” meaning “” meaning “I want toI want to” or “” or “am willingam willing””
Thus “Thus “volunteerismvolunteerism” refers to :” refers to :
““works that are undertaken by some one without expecting reward, works that are undertaken by some one without expecting reward,
salary nor remunerations (as the primary concern), but out of some salary nor remunerations (as the primary concern), but out of some
altruistic concern or other personal considerationsaltruistic concern or other personal considerations”. ”.
reference Webster.reference Webster.
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‘‘IBAADAHIBAADAH::
From From ‘AB D ‘AB D ““slave / servantslave / servant” thus act of servitude; unreserved ” thus act of servitude; unreserved
submission to the acknowledged master/owner; etc.submission to the acknowledged master/owner; etc.
““I have not created the jinn and humankind except that they might I have not created the jinn and humankind except that they might
serve (worship) Me.”serve (worship) Me.”
((Qur’an: Dzariyat: 51: 56Qur’an: Dzariyat: 51: 56))
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NAAFILAHNAAFILAH::
From From NAFLNAFL “ “to do more than required by duty or obligationto do more than required by duty or obligation””
“And pray in the small watches of the morning: (it would be)
an additional prayer (or spiritual profit) for thee: soon will thy
Lord raise thee to a station of Praise and Glory! “
(Qur’an: Isra’: 17: 79)
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TATATTOWWA-’A OWWA-’A ::
From From TTAWA-’AAWA-’A “ “additionaladditional obedience; spontaneity in relation obedience; spontaneity in relation
to legally acceptable act; willingness to do more obedience; etc to legally acceptable act; willingness to do more obedience; etc ””
“And whosoever does more (obedience from own volition)
it is better for him ! “
(Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 184)
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KHIDMAHKHIDMAH: servitude; service,: servitude; service,
From KHADAM From KHADAM ““servant; attendantservant; attendant; etc”; etc”
“The leader of a people (nation) is he who serves them”
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SOME REFLECTIONS AND COMMENTS ON RELEVANT MALAY TERMS SOME REFLECTIONS AND COMMENTS ON RELEVANT MALAY TERMS ::
“SUKARELA” :
From words “SUKA” (to like;) and “RELA” (be willing)
“BAKTI” and “BUDI”:
Perhaps from Sanskrit words – which may mean “to be of service or
doing good, righteous or noble action towards others”.
Still vague as originally was derive from metaphysic of Karma-Dharma
which is “self-centric” rather than Tauheedic.
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Differentiating the General Differentiating the General from the Specific (technical) from the Specific (technical) terms used.terms used.
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DA’WAH – today, has been understood generally, to refer to every
initiatives to call people towards adhering to every teachings of
Islam, without any distinction with regards to the audience
concerned (al-mad-’uun).
Unfortunately in Singapore, every religious activity amongst Muslims
are termed as “Da’wah” activity as though Da’wah is only meant for
Muslims, whereas the original meaning refers to “calling every one
towards Islam” especially the non-Muslims.
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DA’WAH – in the original sense refers to the calling of all mankind (unbelievers) to Islam.
In matters of Islam, we Muslims (in Singapore) generally may have In matters of Islam, we Muslims (in Singapore) generally may have
become ‘localized’ (insular and exclusive) to the extent that we only become ‘localized’ (insular and exclusive) to the extent that we only
think as though “Islam” is only for us, and about us. think as though “Islam” is only for us, and about us.
Every activities pertaining to Islam are deemed only for us Muslims.Every activities pertaining to Islam are deemed only for us Muslims.
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All our “All our “Islamic Da’wah resourcesIslamic Da’wah resources” (if any) are geared only towards the ” (if any) are geared only towards the
16% Muslims 16% Muslims of the nation’s population (Singapore). We have all along of the nation’s population (Singapore). We have all along
neglected the neglected the 84% (non-Muslims).84% (non-Muslims).
Some Muslims here are so afraid to speak of doing direct “Some Muslims here are so afraid to speak of doing direct “Da’wahDa’wah” ”
towards non-Muslims. They even deemed this (the Prophetic Qur’anic towards non-Muslims. They even deemed this (the Prophetic Qur’anic
method of method of Da’wahDa’wah ) as being confrontational – outdated! ) as being confrontational – outdated!
DA’WAH – in the original sense refers to the calling of all mankind (unbelievers) to Islam.
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Some (indirect) approach towards the non-Muslims in Some (indirect) approach towards the non-Muslims in ““Interfaith Interfaith
DialogueDialogue” ” events, may perhaps been done. Albeit only because it is events, may perhaps been done. Albeit only because it is
encouraged to showcase religious harmony in our nation. Yet, they are encouraged to showcase religious harmony in our nation. Yet, they are
claiming this as their efforts in doing “claiming this as their efforts in doing “Da’wahDa’wah” (they called it “non-” (they called it “non-
confrontational type”). confrontational type”).
To ‘To ‘confront confront ’ does not necessarily mean that one must be “aggressive, ’ does not necessarily mean that one must be “aggressive,
intolerant, discourteous etc.”intolerant, discourteous etc.”
DA’WAH – in the original sense refers to the calling of all mankind (unbelievers) to Islam.
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The Qur’an already stipulates we must do it:The Qur’an already stipulates we must do it: “with wisdom and goodly
exhortation, and argue with them in the most kindly manner”
So as not to be misunderstood, I am not against Interfaith dialogue, or So as not to be misunderstood, I am not against Interfaith dialogue, or
efforts in building bridges with others, or promotion of religious and efforts in building bridges with others, or promotion of religious and
racial harmony amongst our comrades and citizens in this, our beloved racial harmony amongst our comrades and citizens in this, our beloved
nation.nation.
DA’WAH – in the original sense refers to the calling of all mankind (unbelievers) to Islam.
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The concern is our (Muslims’) honesty of claiming to be doing “The concern is our (Muslims’) honesty of claiming to be doing “Da’wahDa’wah” ”
when that effort, when judged by the criteria from when that effort, when judged by the criteria from Al-Qur’anAl-Qur’an and and As-As-
Sunnah Sunnah ,, it may not qualify as to be regarded as “ it may not qualify as to be regarded as “Da’wahDa’wah” in the true ” in the true
sense. Some dare to regard these criterion as archaic.sense. Some dare to regard these criterion as archaic.
They justify it by saying: They justify it by saying: “Those old methods are foolish and outdated, “Those old methods are foolish and outdated,
we must now be wise. Be pragmatic we do not want the others to we must now be wise. Be pragmatic we do not want the others to
dislike us!”dislike us!”
DA’WAH – in the original sense refers to the calling of all mankind (unbelievers) to Islam.
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Yet these people conveniently ignored or forgotten that they have been Yet these people conveniently ignored or forgotten that they have been
commanded by Allah to be sincere, even if this be hated:commanded by Allah to be sincere, even if this be hated:
DA’WAH – in the original sense refers to the calling of all mankind (unbelievers) to Islam.
“ “ ... be sincere (making religion pure for Allah only), ... be sincere (making religion pure for Allah only),
however much the disbelievers be averse –”however much the disbelievers be averse –”
(Qur’an: Ghofir: 40: 15)
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And those Muslims engaged in this And those Muslims engaged in this “Interfaith dialogue” “Interfaith dialogue” have to be have to be
honest and sincerely admit what their motives and objectives for doing honest and sincerely admit what their motives and objectives for doing
so are – Is it for so are – Is it for Islamic Da’wah Islamic Da’wah or merely to comply with other or merely to comply with other
agendas? To be in the mainstream?agendas? To be in the mainstream?
Have they considered or have any regard for the Have they considered or have any regard for the “Usul ad-Da’wah” “Usul ad-Da’wah” and and
the the “Fiqh-hud-Da’wah” “Fiqh-hud-Da’wah” ??
Isn’t Truth supposed to confront falsehood?Isn’t Truth supposed to confront falsehood?
DA’WAH – in the original sense refers to the calling of all mankind (unbelievers) to Islam.
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Afraid to confront and yet claim to be doing “Da’wah” ?
They like to say: “Let’s accept that everybody is right and nobody is
wrong!!?” -
LAA-HAU-LA WA LAA-QUW-WA-TA IL-LA BIL-LAAH !
DA’WAH – in the original sense refers to the calling of all mankind (unbelievers) to Islam.
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And they should be reminded that this religion of al-Islam is also called
Ad-Deen-ul-Haqq (the religion of Truth):
DA’WAH – in the original sense refers to the calling of all mankind (unbelievers) to Islam.
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And they should be reminded that this religion of al-Islam is also called
Ad-Deen-ul-Haqq (the religion of Truth):
DA’WAH – in the original sense refers to the calling of all mankind (unbelievers) to Islam.
““He (Allah) it is Who hath sent His messenger with the guidance and He (Allah) it is Who hath sent His messenger with the guidance and
the religion of Truth (al-Islam), that He may make it victorious the religion of Truth (al-Islam), that He may make it victorious
(triumph) over all religion however much idolaters may be averse.”(triumph) over all religion however much idolaters may be averse.”
((Qur’an: Saff: 61: 8Qur’an: Saff: 61: 8))
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And they should be reminded that this religion of al-Islam is also called
Ad-Deen-ul-Haqq (the religion of Truth):
DA’WAH – in the original sense refers to the calling of all mankind (unbelievers) to Islam.
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And they should be reminded that this religion of al-Islam is also called
Ad-Deen-ul-Haqq (the religion of Truth):
DA’WAH – in the original sense refers to the calling of all mankind (unbelievers) to Islam.
““It is He (Allah) who has sent His Messenger with Guidance and the It is He (Allah) who has sent His Messenger with Guidance and the
Religion of Truth (al-Islam), to proclaim it over all religion: and enough Religion of Truth (al-Islam), to proclaim it over all religion: and enough
is Allah for a Witness.”is Allah for a Witness.”
((Qur’an: Fath: 48: 28Qur’an: Fath: 48: 28))
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““Da-’inDa-’in” [sing.] (caller; one who invites) – ” [sing.] (caller; one who invites) – title indicating a title indicating a
high station in the hierarchy of ranks amongsthigh station in the hierarchy of ranks amongst ‘ulama’ ‘ulama’ of Islamof Islam. .
Title accorded only to those with certain criteria; more as Title accorded only to those with certain criteria; more as
ambassador or emissary of Islam - to call others toambassador or emissary of Islam - to call others to al-Islamal-Islam. .
This title or appellation of a This title or appellation of a ““Du-’atDu-’at” [pl.] ” [pl.] - should not be - should not be
carelessly used just because a Muslim is doing or helping in work of carelessly used just because a Muslim is doing or helping in work of
Da’wah.Da’wah.
As Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. is the exemplary :As Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. is the exemplary :
“ “and as one who invites to Allah's (Grace) by His leaveand as one who invites to Allah's (Grace) by His leave” ” , - the task , - the task
of such a person is indeed wide-ranging .of such a person is indeed wide-ranging .
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AD-DA-‘I WAD-DA’WAHAD-DA-‘I WAD-DA’WAH(THE CALLER AND THE CALL)(THE CALLER AND THE CALL)
MUBALLIGHMUBALLIGH
MUDAR-RIS WA MU-‘AL-LIMMUDAR-RIS WA MU-‘AL-LIM
MURAB-BI’ - MU-AD-DIB - MURSHIDMURAB-BI’ - MU-AD-DIB - MURSHID
MUS-LIMUS-LIHH AD-DEEN WAL-UMMAH AD-DEEN WAL-UMMAH
MUJAD-DIDMUJAD-DID
MUJAHID - DA’WAHMUJAHID - DA’WAH
BIL-LISAANBIL-LISAAN BIL-QALAAMBIL-QALAAM BIL-HAAL BIL-HAAL BIS-SAYF
QUDWAH HASANAHQUDWAH HASANAH MUNAZARAHMUNAZARAH
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It saddens us when there are certain “Muslims” who display
cynicism and even discourage (if not prevent) efforts of “Da’wah”
towards others.
“ “In their hearts is a disease; and Allah has increased their disease and In their hearts is a disease; and Allah has increased their disease and
grievous is the penalty they (incur), because they are false (to grievous is the penalty they (incur), because they are false (to
themselves).” themselves).” ((Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 10Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 10))
WARNING : LEST WE FORGETWARNING : LEST WE FORGET
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It saddens us when there are certain “Muslims” who display
cynicism and even discourage (if not prevent) efforts of “Da’wah”
towards others.
““When it is said to them: "Make not mischief on the earth", they say: When it is said to them: "Make not mischief on the earth", they say:
"Why, we only want to make peace!" Of a surety, they are the ones "Why, we only want to make peace!" Of a surety, they are the ones
who make mischief, but they realize (it) not.” who make mischief, but they realize (it) not.”
((Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 11-12Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 11-12))
WARNING : LEST WE FORGETWARNING : LEST WE FORGET
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It saddens us when there are certain “Muslims” who display
cynicism and even discourage (if not prevent) efforts of “Da’wah”
towards others.
WARNING : LEST WE FORGETWARNING : LEST WE FORGET
“When it is said to them: "Believe as the others believe" they say:
"Shall we believe as the fools believe?" Nay, of a surety they are
the fools, but they do not know.”
(Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 13)
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It saddens us when there are certain “Muslims” who display
cynicism and even discourage (if not prevent) efforts of “Da’wah”
towards others.
WARNING : LEST WE FORGETWARNING : LEST WE FORGET
“When they meet those who believe, they say: "We believe" but
when they are alone with their evil ones * they say: "We are really
with you; we (were) only jesting.”
(Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 14)
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It saddens us when there are certain “Muslims” who display
cynicism and even discourage (if not prevent) efforts of “Da’wah”
towards others.
WARNING : LEST WE FORGETWARNING : LEST WE FORGET
““Allah will throw back their mockery on them and give them rope in Allah will throw back their mockery on them and give them rope in
their trespasses; so they will wander like blind ones (to and fro)their trespasses; so they will wander like blind ones (to and fro).” .”
((Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 15Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 15))
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It saddens us when there are certain “Muslims” who display
cynicism and even discourage (if not prevent) efforts of “Da’wah”
towards others.
WARNING : LEST WE FORGETWARNING : LEST WE FORGET
““These are they who have bartered guidance for error: but their These are they who have bartered guidance for error: but their
traffic is profitless, and they have lost true direction.”traffic is profitless, and they have lost true direction.”
((Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 16Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 16))
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It saddens us when there are certain “Muslims” who display
cynicism and even discourage (if not prevent) efforts of “Da’wah”
towards others.
WARNING : LEST WE FORGETWARNING : LEST WE FORGET
“ “And remember Allah took a Covenant from the People of the Book, And remember Allah took a Covenant from the People of the Book,
to make it known and clear to mankind, and not to hide it; but they to make it known and clear to mankind, and not to hide it; but they
threw it away behind their backs, and purchased with it some threw it away behind their backs, and purchased with it some
miserable gain! and vile was the bargain they made! “miserable gain! and vile was the bargain they made! “
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It saddens us when there are certain “Muslims” who display
cynicism and even discourage (if not prevent) efforts of “Da’wah”
towards others.
WARNING : LEST WE FORGETWARNING : LEST WE FORGET
“ “Those who conceal the clear (Signs) We have sent down, and the Those who conceal the clear (Signs) We have sent down, and the
Guidance, after We have made it clear for the people in the Guidance, after We have made it clear for the people in the
Book―on them shall be Allah's curse and the curse― of those Book―on them shall be Allah's curse and the curse― of those
entitled to curse.” entitled to curse.”
((Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 159Qur’an: Baqarah:2: 159))
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Allah did confer a great favour on the Believers when He sent among Allah did confer a great favour on the Believers when He sent among
them an Messenger from among themselves, rehearsing unto them them an Messenger from among themselves, rehearsing unto them
the Signs of Allah, sanctifying them, and instructing them in Scripture the Signs of Allah, sanctifying them, and instructing them in Scripture
and Wisdom, while, before that, they had been in manifest error. and Wisdom, while, before that, they had been in manifest error.
((Qur’an: Aali’Imran: 3: 164Qur’an: Aali’Imran: 3: 164))
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