Islamic Dawah

Maulana Dr. Waffie Mohammed

Islamic Dawah is the Sacred Responsibility entrusted to the believers in Allah and the followers of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pboh). It is the Mission for which Allah sent one hundred and twenty four thousand Messengers from Adam to the final Prophet, Muhammad (pboh).

In spite of the favours and blessings that Allah gave to the people before Islam, many of the Messengers, out of frustration, due to the non-acceptance of the message they gave to the people, prayed for the destruction of their respective communities. As, from their point of view, it was better that they, the rebellious communities, did not exist, instead of living and benefiting from the Grace and Mercy of Allah; and living a life worse than that of animals.

When Prophet Muhammad (pboh) came, he too, met with strong resistance from the people; he too, was treated harshly, physically; and suffered all forms of humiliation, from those who preferred to live a life material pleasure and benefits.

Knowing that the material life was just for a time, and creatures, that are finite beings, cannot be equal to the Creator, he patiently, sympathetically, wisely and consistently persevered with the invitation to accept Allah as the Creator and the only God to be worshipped.

The Prophet (pboh) taught man to submit to Allah willingly, as they will have to finally do so unwillingly, at the time of death. His Message attracted most of the tribes and nations in and around Arabia; and when he gave his Final Sermon, the crowd assembled to listen to him was unbelievable.

Allah informs the believers that the mission of Invitation to Islam must not stop. For example, He says in the Qur'an the following: Muhammad is no more than a Messenger. Many were the Messengers that passed away before him. If he died or were slain, will you then turn back on your heels? (3:144)

Allah wants that the Message continues; and that Truth should prevail over falsehood. He informs believers that they are the best from among all of humanity, as they uphold good and avoid evil, and they believe in Allah.

In addition to a person's personal belief, he/she should invite others, in the best possible way to accept Islam, as through submission one will finally dwell in the Home of Peace.

Blessed are those entrusted with this Mission.