purpose of our creations

8/9/2019 Purpose of Our Creations

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The purpose of our creation


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Exercisey Please list the top 5 critically important

priorities in your life in this world

y Go home and ask your family & friends and

see what their priorities are

Not even 1/100 will put Daawa as Priority No.1


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Questiony What do you think the Sahaba would have

said if they had been asked this question?

y What does Allah tell us about their priorities?

The Deen is still the same

So are the duties of the Muslims


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Loved Allah above all else


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An-Nur 24:37-38y Men whom neither trade nor sale diverts from the

Remembrance of Allh nor from performing As Salt

(Iqmat-as-Salt), nor from giving Zakt. They fear a Daywhen hearts and eyes will be overturned.

y That Allh may reward them according to the best of

their deeds, and add even more for them out of His

Grace. And Allh provides without measure to whom He

wills

And Allah loves them


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Allah is their witness


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Al Ahzaab 33:22-23yAnd when the Muminoon saw Al Ahzb (Confederates),

they said: "This is what Allh and His Messenger had

promised us, and Allh and His Messenger had spokenthe truth, and it only added to their faith and to their

submissiveness (to Allh).

yAmong the believers are men who have been true to

their covenant with Allh. Of them some have fulfilledtheir obligations (been martyred), and some of them

are still waiting, but they havent changed [covenant

with Allh] in the least


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His mission and our responsibility


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Rasoolullah for all humanity


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Al Aaraaf 7:158y Say (O Muhammad SAW): "O mankind! Verily, I am

sent to you all as the Messenger of Allh - to Whom

belongs the dominion of the heavens and theearth. L ilha illa Huwa (none has the right to be

worshipped but He); It is He Who gives life and

causes death. So believe in Allh and His

Messenger, the unlettered Prophet who believes inAllh and His Words [Revelations], and follow him

so that you may be guided."


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Last of the Anbiya & Rusul

Al Ahzab 33:40. Muhammad (SAW) is not the father of anyman among you, but he is the Messenger of Allh and thelast (end) of the Prophets. And Allh is Ever All Aware of

everything.


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Our responsibilityyRasoolullah was sent to all of humanity

and he was the last of the Messengers and

Prophets.

ySo the responsibility of conveying his

message devolves upon us, his Ummah

until the end of time.

Daawa is fardh on every Muslim man and woman


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Allah declared this

Yusuf12:108. Say (O Muhammad SAW): "This is my way; Iinvite unto Allh (Islm) with sure knowledge, Iand

whosoeverfollows me.And Glorified and Exalted beAllh (above all that they associate as partners with Him)


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Allah called it, Best Speech

Fussilat 41:33. Who is better in speech than the onewho calls to Allah, works righteousness,and says, "I am of those who are Muslim?


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Allahs order

Maaida 5:67. O Messenger! Proclaim (the Message) which has beensent down to you from your Lord. And if you do not, then you have

not conveyed His Message. Allh will protect you frommankind. Verily, Allh guides not the people who disbelieve.


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Rahmatal lil Aalameen

Anbiya 21:107.And We have sent you (O Muhammad SAW) not but asa mercy for the 'Alamn (mankind, jinns and all that exists). 108. Say(O Muhammad SAW): "It is revealed to me that your Ilh (God) is only

one Ilh (Allh). Will you then submit to His Will (become Muslims )


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What is this Rahma?

ImaanBecause it sets youfree from the Fire


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Hellfire without Islam

An Nisa 3:91. Verily, those who disbelieved, and died while they weredisbelievers, the (whole) earth full of gold will not be accepted from

anyone of them even if they offered it as a ransom. For them is a

painful torment and they will have no helpers.


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Real nature of falsehood

Isra 17:81.And say: "Truth (Islm) has come and Baatil(falsehood) has vanished. Surely! Baatil is bound to vanish


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If darkness persists.

Is it becausedarkness is strong

or because thelight is weak?


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ExerciseyPlease introduce yourself

yWe introduce ourselves by our main

profession even though we may do

many things

We are recognized by our profession


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This Ummahs profession

Yusuf12:108. Say (O Muhammad SAW): "This is my way; Iinvite unto Allh (Islm) with sure knowledge, Iand

whosoeverfollows me.And Glorified and Exalted beAllh (above all that they associate as partners with Him)


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Daawa is our Brand

Aal Imraan 3:110. You [Muslims] are the best of peopleever raised up for mankind; you enjoin Al-Ma'rf (Islam)and forbid Al-Munkar (polytheism, disbelief and all that

Islm has forbidden), and you believe in Allh


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Daawa is Allahs order

Aal Imraan 3:104 . Let there arise from you a groupinviting to all that is good (Islm), enjoining Al-

Ma'rf (Islm) and forbidding Al-Munkar (all that is

forbidden). And it is they who are the successful.


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Rasoolullah s order

yAll those who listen to me shall pass on my words

to others and those to others again; and may the

last ones understand my words better than those

who listen to me directly. Be my witness, O Allah,

that I have conveyed your message to your people.

We bear witness that he conveyed the message


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Daawa guarantees Hidaya

Ankabut 29:69.As for those who strive hard in Us (OurCause), We will surely guide them to Our Paths (Islm).

And verily, Allh is with the Muhsinn


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And if we dont?


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Muhammad 47:38y Behold! You are those who are called to spend in the

Cause of Allh, yet among you are some who are stingy.

And whoever is stingy it is only at the expense of his

own self. But Allh is Rich (Free of all wants), and you

(mankind) are beggars. And if you turn away (from

Islm), He will exchange you for some other people,

and they will not be like you.


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The methodology of Rasoolullah


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Allahs favor & blessing


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Aal Imraan 3:164y Indeed Allh conferred a great favor on the believers

when He sent among them a Messenger from among

themselves, reciting unto them His Verses (Qur'an), and

purifying them (external & internal), and instructing

them (in) the Book (Qur'an) and Al Hikmah [Sunnah]

while before that they had been in manifest error

4 Responsibilities of Rasoolullah


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Ikhlaas


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4 steps for the Daaee1. Learn the Quran

2. Purify yourself:Ex

ternal & Internal3. Learn Islam

4. Live the Sunnah & Seerah

Rasoolullah s method is the best


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1 Learn the QuranyTajweed : Learn it

yMemorize : As much as you can

yRecitation : Learn to do it well

yMeaning & connection : Work on it

yReflection & practice : Do it

Continuously assess your own progress


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2 Purify yourselfy Purity of the body

y Wudhu, Ghusl, clothes, no smoking or tobacco

y Purity of the heart

y Ikhlaas, free from shirk & kufr, superstition, bidaat

y Purity of the mind

y Free from rebelliousness, bowed in submission

y Purity of actions

y Not doing anything that is prohibited

y Purity of speech

y Not speaking anything that is prohibited

Allah is pure and likes the pure


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3 Learn IslamySeerah

y

Because it is the standardySunnah

y Because it is the method

y

Shariahy Because that is the framework

Only Right Knowledge drives Right action


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4 Live the Sunnahy The Sunnah is the method of practicing Islam

y Imaam Az-Zuhri said, Islam spread fastest

after Fatah Makkah because for the first time

the non-Muslim was able to see the life of the

ordinary Muslim.

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The Life of the Ordinary Muslim was theSunnah in practice

The Sunnah brings Islam alive


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Itaat and Ittibay Itaat is the What

y Allah ordered us to pray

y Ittiba is the How

y Rasoolullah showed us how to do it

y It is not possible to obey Allah (Itaat)

without following (Ittiba) the Sunnah of

Rasoolullah

People who reject Sunnah reject Islam


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Thats why Allah ordered

Aal Imraan 3:31. Say (O Muhammad SAW to mankind): "If

you (really) love Allh then follow me (followmy Sunnah), Allh will love you and forgive you of your

sins. And Allh is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful."


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The Critical Sequence


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The Critical Sequence1. Prepare the soil

y Akhlaaq & Personal example

2. Plant the seed

y Invite to Islam with softness & love

3. Water the seed

y Tears before Allah because only He canguide

Method of all the Anbiya


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Sequence is essential1. Planting without preparing the soil

y Seed wont germinate or will die soon after

2. Soil prepared but seed not planted

y Nothing will grow

3. Soil prepared, seed planted but not

wateredy Seed may germinate but will die

Like the farmer, work and ask Allah


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Presenting the MessageyConnect with Allah

y Ask for the help of Allah

yLive the Daawa

y Your credibility depends on this

ySay it like it is

y No diplomacy with the Message

y Islam is incomparable

y Every other way is wrong & in Hellfire


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Connect with Allahy Tawba: Sincere repentance to Allah

y Remove all disobedience from life

y Follow the Sunnah scrupulouslyy Kasratus sujood: Tahajjud & Nawaafil

y Fasting: Sunnah fasts

y

Dhikr: Quran, other adhkaary Sadaqah: it cools the wrath of Allah

y Ilm: learn Deen correctly & systematically


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Live the Daawa

Al Ahzab 33:21. Indeed in the Messenger of Allh you have agood example to follow for him who hopes in (the Meeting

with) Allh and the Last Day and remembers Allh much.


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Say it like it isy Smile

y Appreciate the enquiry/opportunity

y Speak with confidence

y Speak with passion

y Speak like a Believer

y Dont be apologetic or defensive

y You have no authority to change anything

Use the Quran: Its power is unique


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What to say?y Greatness of Allah

y Creator, Sustainer, Only one to worship

y

Rasoolullahy Last & Final Messenger

y Life of this world

y Transitory & temporary

y Aakhiray Day of Judgment, Accountability

Dont argue, avoid controversy


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Rasoolullah s letters to the Kings


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Messenger Yahya Al KalbiIn the name ofAllah the Merciful, the Beneficent

From Muhammad, the Messenger ofAllah

To Heraclius, the Great One ofthe Romans

y Peace be on those who follow the right guidance. Icall you to believe in Islam. Accept Islam andyou will

be safe and Allah will give you double the reward.Ifyou decline youshall bear the responsibilityfor the

farmers (your people) disbelief.


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Messenger - Abdullah bin HudhafaIn the name ofAllah the Merciful, the Beneficent

From Muhammad, the Messenger ofAllah

To Kisra, the Great One ofthe Persians

y Peace be on him who follows the right guidance, believesinAllah and HisMessenger and declares that there is no deityexcept Allah the onlygod who has no partners andMuhammadis hisslave and HisMessenger . Iwish to conveyto you Allah s

call forIam HisMessenger to all ofmankindsent with the taskto warn all those who are alive that doom will befall theunbelievers. Ifyousubmit to Allah you will be safe, ifyourefuse, youshall bear the responsibilityfor the Magians.


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Messenger Hatib ibn Abi BalthaIn the name ofAllah the Merciful, the Beneficent

From MuhammadIbn Abdillah

To Al Muqauqas, the Great One ofthe Copts

y Peace be on those who follow right guidance. Iwish to conveyto you the message ofIslam. Accept Islam andyou will be safe.Accept it and Allah will double your reward. Shouldyou turnyour back on it, you will bear the responsibilityfor the Copts.

People ofthe Book, let us come to a fair agreement that wewill never worship anyone but Allah and will not ascribedivinityto anyone else and that none ofus will give the statusoflord to anyone alongside Allah . Iftheyrefuse sayto them,Bear witness that we submit ourselves to Allah .


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Its Allahs Deen

Its not yours to change


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Islam is incomparabley Islam is unique, distinct, distinguished,

different, stands out and is its own Brand

y Differentiate yourself & your presentation

y Stand out Never blend in

y For people to choose, the choice must be

clearly presented

Islam is Allahs gift to all of mankind


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Islam is chosen by Allah

Maaida 5:3 This day, I have perfected your religion for you, completed

My Favour upon you, and have chosen for you Islm as your religion.


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Nothing else is acceptable

An Nisa 3: 85.And whoever seeks a religion other than Islm, itwill never be accepted of him, and in the Hereafter he will be

one of the losers


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Shirk = Worst crime

Luqmaan 31:13.And (remember) when Luqmn said to his son whenhe was advising him: "O my son! Join not in worship others with Allh.Verily! Joining others in worship with Allh is the worst crime indeed


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Hellfire without Islam

An Nisa 3:91. Verily, those who disbelieved, and died while they weredisbelievers, the (whole) earth full of gold will not be accepted from

anyone of them even if they offered it as a ransom. For them is a

painful torment and they will have no helpers.


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Conclusiony Daawa is the greatest service to humanity thatanyone can do

y

To do it with confidence you have to believethis from the bottom of your soul

y That is why Allah sent the best of his creation to

do it

y That is why Allah called this Ummah The Best

of People

The work of the Best People is the Best


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