CALLING PEOPLE UNTO ALLAH - Its Need, Importance and Fundamental Principles

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

AND WHO IS BETTER IN SPEECH THAN ONE WHO CALLS (MEN) TO ALLAH, WHILE HE DOES RIGHTEOUS DEEDS AND SAYS, I AM SURELY OF THOSE WHO SURRENDER (UNTO HIM)? (41:33)

After reciting the above verse, the gathering was addressed thus:

In fact I do not deem myself competent enough to address such a magnificent religious gathering. But as you have invited me to speak to you on this occasion, I comply most humbly by submitting a few random thoughts on topic which might be really beneficial to those who, according to a Qur’anic verse, “hear and bear witness.” It is expected only of such listeners that my words may find a place in their heart.

I have based my talk on the above stated verse from the Holy Qur’an i.e.

“And who is better in speech than one who calls (men) to Allah, while he does righteous deeds, and says, I am surely of those who surrender (unto Him)”.

The topic of my talk is Islamic Da’wah – or calling and inviting people to Allah (SWT). I have chosen this particular topic for two reasons: 
1. The Collective Aim of the Ummah and 
2. The foremost Sunnah of the Prophet (SAW).

Source: Calling People unto Allah (A Book by Dr Israr Ahmad)

To be Continued....