New step UP Bhs inggris uin walisongo (Islamic Dakwah)

Islamic dakwah

In what form should muslims practice da’kwah? And what should the guiding principles of the invitation to islam be along with its propagation? Dakwah is invitation to wisdom. The Quran is quite clear that the invitation to islam should be with wisdom as stated in chapter of An – nhl: 125. “Wisdom” by definition is a right thing, which should be put at the right moment at the right place. Wisdom demands that one should keep in view mental, caliber, capability, and circumstances of the addressee and convey the message in accordance with the reqirements of the occasion. Thus, the Islamic missionary in his invitation to others is aware of never becoming bitter, harsh, jeering and so on but always employing attractive and not boring ways.

Islamic dakwah is therefore, an invitation to think, to debate and argue. Islamic dakwah operates only under these principles. The Islamic missionary must do the work without exercising any pressure or coercion because dakwah is the invitation to the ideas of peace, non – aggression, respect of the dignity of a man and his basic rights. Islam does not ask its followers to fight opponents of dakwah just because they reject islam. The Islamic missionaries are not supposed to fight to conquer, expand, oppress and exploit. They must not discriminate against any group of people. They must be tolerant and avoid anger or hate even towards those who reject islam.

One of the important aspects in Islamic dakwah is godly counsei or Mau’idzah Hasanah. Abu al – A’la Maududi gives an explanation of the words “godly  counsel” by making two points: first, one should adopt a comprehensive method to convince addressee which includes: arguments and appeal to his/her feelings; condemnation of evils and deviations as well as repugnance to all that lies embedded in the human nature, warning of the consequences of evil; soundness of argument, excellence of guidance and righteous deed. Secondly, admonition should be administered in such a manner as to show sincere concern for the welfare of the addressee. Thus Islamic missionaries have been enjoned to say only the best things even in their discussion with unbelievers and other opponents od their faith. They should neither use harsh words nor make exaggerated statements they should be soft in their conversation and say only what is true and dignified in spite of the provocation behavior of their opponents.

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