10 Ways to do Da'wah
Since 2008-07-01
10 Ways to do Da'wah from the comfort of
your home
By Fatima
Barkatulla
If you've always wanted to be a
Da'iyah; to invite people to the Truth, but felt you don't have
time, then you better take a fresh look at Da'wah! Check out these
10 ideas and make your home a Da'wah hub.
1. Bake a cake for your
neighbors
It's amazing what effect reaching out
to our neighbors can have. A simple gesture such as
baking a cake for them can really change their perception of Islam
and Muslims. It is those little day-to-day interactions that make
people think twice about how Islam is often portrayed in the
media.
The Prophet Muhammad PBUH (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam)
said: «O Muslim Women, do not
think that any gift is too insignificant to give to a neighbor,
even if it is only a sheep's foot» [Reported by Bukhari and Muslim]
«يا نساء المسلمات, لا تحقرن
جارة لجارتها, ولو فرسن شاة»
2. Start a Blog.
Even if it's to write about an aayah
of the Qur'an that has affected you, having a web presence is an
effective Da'wah tool. Every time someone Googles: 'Islam', they
are met with a plethora of links many of which misrepresent Islam.
So your web presence means that people are more likely to come
across correct information about Islam.
The Prophet PBUH(sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) said: «Convey (my message) from me, even if it is
one aayah» [Reported by
Bukhari]
«بلغوا عني ولو آية»
3. Phone or write to a
friend.
Supporting our sisters in Islam is
also Da'wah because while you chat you can help renew a sisters
Eaman, give her some timely advice regarding something she's
worried about, and remind her to have Sabr, which all come under
'enjoining the good.'
Remember that Allah says in the Qur'an: "By Time, Indeed Mankind is
in loss, except for those who Believe, and do righteous deeds, and
advise one another with Truth and advise one another with Sabr
(Patient perseverance)." [Al-Asr 103:1-3]
{وَالْعَصْر(1) إِنَّ
الْإِنسَانَ لَفِي خُسْرٍ(2) إِلَّا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا
الصَّالِحَاتِ وَتَوَاصَوْا بِالْحَقِّ وَتَوَاصَوْا
بِالصَّبْرِ(3)}
4. Send a cheque to a Da'wah
organization.
There are plenty of organizations that
print booklets or translations of the Qur'an and hold exhibitions
to spread the word of Islam. By sending them a donation you will
not only be participating in Da'wah, you'll be rewarded for Sadaqah
Jariyyah (ongoing charity) as your donation may cause a ripple
effect, touching future generations, or it may mean someone
accepting Islam and practicing it.
The prophet PBUH said: «By
Allah, if Allah were to guide just one man through you it would be
better for you than red camels» [Reported by Bukhari].
«فوالله لأن يهدي الله بك رجلا
واحد، خير لك من أن يكون لك حمر النعم»
5. Call up a Radio Phone-in
show.
The society we live in has many social
problems: poverty due to debt, absent fathers, criminal youth,
abortion, sexual depravity of all kinds. By presenting the Islamic
solution to society's problems you could leave a lasting impression
on millions! Islam is being discussed regularly nowadays on all
major radio stations. Call up and correct a misconception someone
has about Islam and be a guardian of our Deen!
The Prophet PBUH (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) said: «Whoever of you sees an evil action, let him
change it with his hand, and if he is not able to do so, then with
his tongue, and if he is not able to do so, then with his heart -
and that is the weakest of faith» [Reported by Muslim].
«من رأى منكم منكرا فليغيره
بيده. فإن لم يستطع فبلسانه. فإن لم يستطع فبقلبه. وذلك أضعف
الإيمان».
6. Invite someone round for
tea.
Whether it is the Jehovah's Witness
lady, who knocks on your door, or someone else you have met, you
can invite them round for an informal chat. Let them learn a little
something about Islam. You could just tell them what we believe
about the Prophet 'Isa (as) and you will have conveyed an important
part of our message.
7. Write an article for a
magazine or website.
There must be something you feel
passionately about or an experience you've had, that others could
benefit from. Put pen to paper and let your ideas flow. Base what
you write upon the Qur'an and Sunnah and have it checked by a
person of knowledge. It'll be a chance for you to do a bit of
research, increase your knowledge and it may be a valuable resource
for other sisters.
8. Start a study
circle
Host a small gathering of sisters for
an hour every week. Present a short talk about one aspect of Islam
you have looked into, or study the tafsir of a particular surah
together. Invite sisters who don't normally go to a circle. Allah
will put so much Barakah in your home insha Allah!
The Prophet PBUH (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) said in a Hadeeth
Qudsi, that Allah says:
«I am as My servant expects Me
to be. I am with him when he makes mention of Me. If he makes
mention of Me to himself, I make mention of him to Myself; and if
he makes mention of Me in an assembly, I make mention of him in an
assembly better than it» [Reported by Bukhari]
«أنا عند ظن عبدي بي، وأنا معه
إذا ذكرني، فإن ذكرني في نفسه ذكرته في نفسي، وإن ذكرني في ملأ ذكرته
في ملأ خير منهم»
9. Be your husband's
Rock.
When we support our husbands' efforts
in Da'wah, we will be rewarded too. Allow him time to spend in this
cause and help him in any way you can.
10. Teach your
children.
Bringing our children up to understand
and love the message of Islam is our most important Da'wah project!
Remember that everything you do to increase their knowledge and
make them strong, righteous people is priceless and will be
rewarded.
The Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) said: «All of you are shepherds and are
responsible for their flocks. A leader is a shepherd and is
responsible for his flock. A man is a shepherd over his family and
is responsible for his flock. A woman is the shepherd in the house
of her husband and is responsible for her flock…» [Reported by Bukhari]
«كلكم راع ومسؤول عن رعيته،
فالإمام راع ومسؤول عن رعيته، والرجل في أهله راع وهو مسؤول عن رعيته،
والمرأة في بيت زوجها راعية وهي مسؤولة عن رعيتها»
Source: Fatima Barkatulla
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