Islam: Submission is not to surrender in defeat But to align one's will with the will of The Creator

Da'wah in Islam is calling non Muslims to Islam. Although the guidance and why to embrace Islam is amply made clear in the Qur'an, the last of thefour Dive Scriptures, and Sunnah of Prophet  MUhammad ﷺ, the last of the entire chain of prophets, it is incumbent upon every Muslim to invite non Muslims to Islam. 

We have already published a number of posts on the subject which contain viewpoint of Muslim scholars. But today, we share one of the most enlightening lecture on Islam to understand why submission is not to surrender to the will of God, but to align one's will to the will of The Creator. In fact it is one of the best lecture I have found on telling the world what Islam is in its real sense and how it turns subission to one true God by aligning personal will with the will of God.

This lecture is by one of the most renowned motivational speaker David Attenborough in which he shares a powerful personal reflection on life’s purpose, spirituality, and the moment he discovered Islam as a source of peace and meaning. Whether you’re on a spiritual journey, seeking purpose, or just need inspiration, this speech will resonate with your soul.

David Attenborough asserts that world is not based on random evetns without purpose but the patterns of life around us are infacct bonded in preccision and harmony that represent not randomism but wisdom, comsisitennt with natural laws and cosmos.

Explore how science, nature, and faith intersect — and why so many seekers are finding hope in unexpected places. Perfect for those curious about Islam, self-growth, or the deeper questions of life. You may now like to watch the 20 minutes lecture, titled "I Was Just Searching for Meaning… Then I Found Islam",and I am very sure that if you listen to the eminent scholar without prejudices and hostility to Islam, your lens of understanding Islam will be much more clearer:

May Allāh (سبحانه و تعالى‎) help us understand Qur'ān and follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is embodiment of commandments of Allah contained in the Qur'ān. May Allah help us to be like the ones He loves and let our lives be lived helping others and not making others' lives miserable or unlivable. May all our wrong doings, whether intentional or unintentional, be forgiven before the angel of death knocks on our door. 

وَمَا عَلَيۡنَاۤ اِلَّا الۡبَلٰغُ الۡمُبِيۡنُ‏ 

(36:17) and our duty is no more than to clearly convey the Message.”

That is Our duty is only to convey to you the message that Allah has entrusted us with. Then it is for you to accept it or reject it. We have not been made responsible for making you accept it forcibly, and if you do not accept it, we shall not be seized in consequence of your disbelief, you will yourselves be answerable for your actions on Day of Resurrection.

May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.

Reading the Qur'ān should be a daily obligation of a Muslim - Reading it with translation will make it meaningful. But reading its Exegesis / Tafsir will make you understand it fully. It will also help the Muslims to have grasp over social issues and their answers discussed in the Qur'an and other matter related to inter faith so that they are able to discuss issues with non-Muslims with authority based on refences from Qur'an.

Note: When we mention God in our posts, we mean One True God, we call Allah in Islam, with no associates. Allah is the Sole Creator of all things, and that Allah is all-powerful and all-knowing. Allah has no offspring, no race, no gender, no body, and is unaffected by the characteristics of human life.

Disclaimer: This video is based on a personal journey and spiritual experience. It is not intended to "force" preach, convert, or criticize any belief system. The views shared are deeply personal and are meant to inspire dialogue, understanding, and reflection. Viewer discretion is advised, especially for those navigating sensitive religious experiences. Always seek knowledge with an open heart and mind.

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For more Scholarly views and videos, please read our reference page: Scholars' Viewpoint on Important Issues Related to Islam and our exlusive reference page: How to extend Da'wah to Non Muslims.

You  may also like to refer to our refference page Understanding Islam - Frequently asked Q&A.

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Those who spread message of Allah are accountable to none but He

Allah has always chosen prophets from the ordinary people to spread His message to others and bring them under the fold of religion of Allah. Never have been prophets from the elite and the rich for such people are always distant from the ordinary people and are even the most stubborn to resist the spread of Allah. Thus those prophets and their followers who continued to spread the message of Allah were always subject o inhuman and harsh treatment by those who feared that with the spread of Allah, their dominion will collapse.

for this arduous job of Da'wah, the invitation to religion of Allah, Allah has promised the prophets and their followers, who take upon them the continuation of spread of message of Allah, not to fear for they are accountable to their noble deeds to none but He. This is the message being conveyed in the 39th verse of Surah 33. Al-Ahzab (The Confederates) as chosen for explanation today and given herein under:

ٱلَّذِينَ يُبَلِّغُونَ رِسَـٰلَـٰتِ ٱللَّهِ وَيَخْشَوْنَهُۥ وَلَا يَخْشَوْنَ أَحَدًا إِلَّا ٱللَّهَ ۗ وَكَفَىٰ بِٱللَّهِ حَسِيبًۭا 

They who would deliver the messages of Allah and would fear Him only and none besides Him. [Thus you also fear Him alone O Prophet and rest assured that] God is sufficient to take account..

This verse is referring to those individuals who convey the message of Allah, are devout in their fear of Allah, and do not fear anyone except Him. It emphasizes the importance of conveying the message of Islam and upholding the principles of faith with steadfastness and sincerity. These individuals are characterized by their commitment to fulfilling their responsibilities as messengers of Allah, their unwavering trust in Him, and their fearlessness in the face of challenges and opposition.

Key Themes of the Verse

• Conveying the Message of Allah: 
• The verse highlights the role of those who communicate the message of Islam. This refers to the prophets, scholars, and da'ees (those who invite others to Islam). They are entrusted with the message of Allah, and their duty is to spread it, regardless of the challenges they might face.
• The phrase "those who convey the messages of Allah" underscores the importance of delivering divine guidance in its purest form, as revealed in the Quran and Sunnah.
• Fear of Allah:
• The verse underscores that those who carry the message of Allah should not fear anyone or anything except Allah. This is a central theme in Islamic teachings — believers are encouraged to trust in Allah alone, to place their reliance on Him, and to fear no one but Him.
• This highlights the concept of taqwa (God-consciousness), which is the state of having constant awareness of Allah, fearing Him, and being mindful of His commandments in all situations.
• Reckoning with Allah: The phrase "sufficient is Allah as a Reckoner" emphasizes that, ultimately, Allah is the One who will hold individuals accountable for their deeds. This statement serves as a reminder that all actions, especially those related to the message of Islam, will be judged by Allah, and He alone is the ultimate authority and evaluator of one's efforts.

Context of the Verse

This verse was revealed during a time of great difficulty for the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and his companions, particularly in the aftermath of the Battle of the Confederates (Ghazwat al-Ahzab). During this time, the Muslims faced immense challenges, including external threats from the confederate forces and internal divisions. Despite these difficulties, the verse stresses the importance of conveying Allah's message fearlessly and placing complete trust in Allah, regardless of the opposition or adversity.

Link to Hadith

Several hadiths reinforce the themes of fearlessness in conveying the message of Islam and the importance of not fearing anyone but Allah. Here are a few relevant narrations:

• Hadith on Fearlessness in Propagation of Islam:
• The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: “Convey from me, even if it is one verse.” (Sahih Bukhari)
• This hadith emphasizes the importance of conveying Allah’s message, no matter how much knowledge a person possesses. Even if it is just a single verse of the Quran, the Prophet (ﷺ) encouraged Muslims to share it with others. The verse from Surah Al-Ahzab (33:39) aligns with this, as it encourages believers to be brave and fear no one when spreading the message of Islam.
• Hadith on Trusting in Allah:
• The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: “If you ask, ask Allah; and if you seek help, seek help from Allah.” (Sunan At-Tirmidhi)
• This hadith reflects the idea that Muslims should rely on Allah alone for assistance and sustenance. It mirrors the essence of "do not fear anyone except Allah" in the verse, reminding believers that their trust and fear should be directed solely towards Allah, regardless of the challenges they face.
• Hadith on Accountability and the Reckoning of Allah:
• The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: “Every one of you is a shepherd and is responsible for his flock.” (Sahih Bukhari)
• This hadith reinforces the idea of personal accountability. Just as a shepherd is responsible for his flock, individuals who carry the message of Islam are accountable for how they fulfill their duties. Ultimately, everyone will be held accountable by Allah, as stated in the verse: “Sufficient is Allah as a Reckoner.” This accountability also reminds Muslims to fear Allah alone, as He is the One who will judge their actions.

Conclusion:

Surah Al-Ahzab (33:39) highlights the qualities of those who convey the message of Allah, emphasizing their courage and fearlessness in delivering the message, their profound fear of Allah alone, and the fact that ultimately, Allah is the One who will hold them accountable. The hadiths on conveying the message, trusting in Allah, and accountability further illuminate the message of this verse, stressing the importance of sincerity, reliance on Allah, and fearlessness in the face of challenges when upholding the message of Islam.

Let us, every brother and sister in Islam, do our best to talk about message of Allah, as contained in the Qur'an, to others around us, even Muslims who have not fully grasped the message of Allah, without the desire to earn a reward or be known and admired for our act of Da'wah, for Allah has taken upon Him the reward for people who spread His message shunning any fear or harm. Let Allah be our Guardian and Protector and responsible for our reward.

May Allāh (سبحانه و تعالى‎)  help us understand Qur'ān and follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is embodiment of commandments of Allah contained in the Qur'ān. May Allah help us to be like the ones He loves and let our lives be lived helping others and not making others' lives miserable or unlivable. May all our wrong doings, whether intentional or unintentional, be forgiven before the angel of death knocks on our door. 

وَمَا عَلَيۡنَاۤ اِلَّا الۡبَلٰغُ الۡمُبِيۡنُ‏ 

(36:17) and our duty is no more than to clearly convey the Message.”

That is Our duty is only to convey to you the message that Allah has entrusted us with. Then it is for you to accept it or reject it. We have not been made responsible for making you accept it forcibly, and if you do not accept it, we shall not be seized in consequence of your disbelief, you will yourselves be answerable for your actions on Day of Resurrection.

Reading the Qur'ān should be a daily obligation of a Muslim - Reading it with translation will make it meaningful. But reading its Exegesis / Tafsir will make you understand it fully. It will also help the Muslims to have grasp over social issues and their answers discussed in the Qur'an and other matter related to inter faith so that they are able to discuss issues with non-Muslims with authority based on refences from Qur'an.

May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.

Note: When we mention God in our posts, we mean One True God, we call Allah in Islam, with no associates. Allah is the Sole Creator of all things, and that Allah is all-powerful and all-knowing. Allah has no offspring, no race, no gender, no body, and is unaffected by the characteristics of human life.

For more selected verse on Da'wah, please refere to our reference page: Da'wah - The Invitation to Non-Muslims to Islam

For more Selected Subjects, please refer to our reference page: Selected Verses from Al Qur'an about a Specific Subject (Reference Page) to know more about what Qur'an says about specific subjects.

For more Selected Verses, please refer to our reference page: Selected Verses from the Qur'an. You may also refer to our Reference Pages  and Understanding Al Qur'an for knowing more about Islam and Qur'ān.

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An effort has been made to gather explanation / exegesis of the surahs and selected verses of the Qur'ān from authentic sources and then present a least possible condensed explanation of the surah. In that the exegesis of the chapters of the Quran is mainly based on the "Tafhim al-Qur'an - The Meaning of the Qur'an" by one of the most enlightened scholars of the Muslim World Sayyid Abul Ala Maududi.  

In addition, references of other sources which have been explored have also been given above. Those desirous of detailed explanations and tafsir (exegesis), may refer to these sites. For expansion of meaning and themes / contextual background help from ChatGPT is also taken.

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Islam: The fastest growing religion in Australia

In our series of posts on Islam and life of Muslims in non-Muslims countries, we published a post on Australia back in November 2018. At that time, the resource references available did not paint a very healthy picture of state of Muslims due to many factors that were prevalent at that time. Now after almost six years the perception is taking a positive turn. And this post is an update over our earlier referred post.

At the time of writing our previous post, the number of Muslims in Australia totaled about 604,200 people, or 2.6% of the total Australian population and was seen growing as compared to the figure of 2.2% of five years ago. Alhamdolillah, today Islam is the second largest religion in Australia. According to the 2021 Census in Australia, the combined number of people who self-identified as Muslims in Australia, from all forms of Islam, constituted 813,392 (including 103,120 born Pakistanis) people, or 3.2% of the total Australian population. That is a jump of almost 200,000 thousands and a percentage increase of .6% from that of 2018. 

These figures show a very healthy and positive trend of presence of Muslims in Australia and today a far more number of Muslims can be found in the government offices besides the private sector. The increasing trend is mainly due to a rather open policy of allowing immigration to the educated youth from the Muslim countries who come here for higher studies and then opt to obtain the Australian nationality. The number gets a boost as the immigrated Muslims are also allowed to call their parents and obtain their Australian nationality as well. 

The states and territories with the highest proportion of Muslims are New South Wales (3.58%) and Victoria (3.32%), whereas those with the lowest are Queensland (0.95%) and Tasmania (0.49%). 4.2% of people in Greater Melbourne are Muslim. Many Muslims living there are Bosnian and Turkish.

You may like to watch a short video on the rapidly growing Muslim population in Australia which explains the reason why:

Disclaimer: The data for this post has been collected from the references given below. If anyone differs with the material contained in this post, one may consult the references and their authors.  If someone has more material about the subject, he/she is most welcome to share in the comments box to make the post all encompassing.

To know more about life of Muslims in other non-Muslim countries, please visit our Reference Page: Islam and Life of Muslims in Non Muslim Countries

You may also refer to our Reference Pages for knowing more about Islam and Quran.

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Revert Experiences: A journey from street crimes to accepting Islam and engaging in Da'wah

Reverting to Islam is one thing that is happening around the world very frequently. Only in the USA 4000-5000 non Muslims are entering the fold of Islam every passing year. The growth is so rapid that many believe that one day the USA will become United States of Islam. 

Today I came across a revert experience of an American revert which was really amazing. A young boy of merely 18 years of age, who had been engaged in a life of street crimes and drugs and had a very uneasy stay in schools. And then suddenly came the life changer and he reverted to Islam. 

Asked in an interview, as my readers will watch below, he listed down four reasons that attracted him to Islam:

• Tawid (faith in One God) as against the faith in three gods of Trinity
• Purity
• Discipline, and
• The Kalima

After reversion to Islam and undertaking intensive studies in knowing more in Islam, he is now engaged full time in Da'wah and inviting non Muslims to Islam. Interestingly, his first conversion was of his friend who was once his partner in his street crimes life. He then persuaded his grandmother to Islam, which she willingly accepted. From then on, there is no ending in his pursuits to extend Da'wah to so many. What a rewarding life: rising above the life of street crime and carrying on the noble cause of Da'wah.

Without wasting anymore time in writing, please watch the full video of reversion to Islam, which is simply so inviting and logical that many may take a cue form his experience and make up their mind to revert to Islam.:

May Allah (سبحانه و تعالى‎) help us understand Qur'ān and follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is embodiment of commandments of Allah contained in the Qur'ān. May Allah help us have unflinching faith and trust in Divine Wisdom and decisions and should never lament for we do not know that something better has been planned for us by our most caring Lord. May all our wrong doings, whether intentional or unintentional, be forgiven before the angel of death knocks on our door. 

وَمَا عَلَيۡنَاۤ اِلَّا الۡبَلٰغُ الۡمُبِيۡنُ‏ 

(36:17) and our duty is no more than to clearly convey the Message.”

That is Our duty is only to convey to you the message that Allah has entrusted us with. Then it is for you to accept it or reject it. We have not been made responsible for making you accept it forcibly, and if you do not accept it, we shall not be seized in consequence of your disbelief, you will yourselves be answerable for your actions on Day of Resurrection.

Reading the Qur'ān should be a daily obligation of a Muslim - Reading it with translation will make it meaningful. But reading its Exegesis / Tafsir will make you understand it fully. It will also help the Muslims to have grasp over social issues and their answers discussed in the Qur'an and other matter related to inter faith so that they are able to discuss issues with non-Muslims with authority based on refences from Qur'an.

May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.

Note: When we mention God in our posts, we mean One True God, we call Allah in Islam, with no associates. Allah is the Sole Creator of all things, and that Allah is all-powerful and all-knowing. Allah has no offspring, no race, no gender, no body, and is unaffected by the characteristics of human life.

Disclaimer: The data / video for this post has been collected from the references given below or YouTube. If anyone differs with the material contained in this post, one may consult the references and their authors.  If someone has more material about the subject, he/she is most welcome to share in the comments box to make the post all encompassing.

To read personal accounts of many who have reverted to Islam, please visit our page: Embracing Islam: Revert Experiences.

You may also refer to our Reference Pages for knowing more about Islam and Quran.

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How the world view Islam as the fastest growing religion

I started writing my blog back in 2018 to know why non Muslims embrace Islam and since my first post, everyday is a new day for me to get an answer to my question. Every single revert experience is so absorbing and meaningful that solidifies my faith in Islam more than yesterday. 

There have been many surveys that have been carried out in the past and are still being carried out to find why Islam is getting a firm foothold in every non Muslim country around the world and why the Muslim population is on the increase in the recent years. Muslims were a billion plus some twenty years ago, but the rapid reversion of non Muslims of every faith has made the Muslim population swell to more than 2.5 billion. Every year, more than 400o-5000 Americans revert to Islam, and the ratio is no less in other non Muslim countries. In Russia alone the Muslim population is around 23 million, despite the ruthless clamping of the Muslims in the communist era. Mind you the growth of Islam is undeterred by the general conception of Islamophobia and considering Muslims as terrorists and illiterate vagabonds. Many around the world believe that by the present growth size of Muslims, Islam will become the dominating religion in the world by year 2050, surpassing Christianity.

One of the amazing find of the surveys is that despite a general hatred for Hijab, the ratio of women embracing Islam is more than the men.  Many interview reveal that women wearing Hijab feel more confident of themselves, more precious that before when they wore revealing clothes and men stared on the bodies rather than finding more about character. The separate identity that Hijab gives to Muslim women is much more valuable to them rather than when they were out there in open, playing in the hands of lust of the men.

Today, I share an exhaustive video on what drives people to embrace Islam - a video that is a must watch for all Muslims and non Muslims, mulling to enter the fold of Islam.  In this video, despite the general prejudice about Islam, non Muslims are forced to confess Islam as the most peaceful religion that answers many a unanswered queries of the non Muslims about all prophets that have lived before the  last of the prophets, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, difference between God and Allah, and the concept of Trinity. In fact Qur'an, the last of the Divine Scripturas after Psalms, Torah and the Bible, talks more about Prophet Eesa (Jesus, peace be upon him) than Bible as some Christians think.

Please take out time and watch the video. If you are running short of time, then don't fast forward it, rather read in short lengths to understand the true growth of Islam around the world.  I for myself feel proud of living in a time when more and more access is available to Islam and people are willingly reading Qur'an, and Hadith / Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and taking Shahadah. Even priests, monks and bishops too are among those who are reverting to Islam, for they know where the truth lies.

I feel happy for being a part of the Da'wah (invitation to Islam) drive by writing about Islam and sharing information, like the one in the above shared video, with firm belief that these efforts will not go waste. And all my posts in my blog will be read over from every corner of the world, and if even one non Muslim takes Shahadah after reading my post, I will say I have achieved my mission to introduce Islam to the world, though my effort is like a drop of water dropped into the ocean of knowledge being shared around the world by scholars, imams and preachers.

May Allah (سبحانه و تعالى‎) help us understand Qur'ān and follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is embodiment of commandments of Allah contained in the Qur'ān. May Allah help us have unflinching faith and trust in Divine Wisdom and decisions and should never lament for we do not know that something better has been planned for us by our most caring Lord. May all our wrong doings, whether intentional or unintentional, be forgiven before the angel of death knocks on our door. 

وَمَا عَلَيۡنَاۤ اِلَّا الۡبَلٰغُ الۡمُبِيۡنُ‏ 

(36:17) and our duty is no more than to clearly convey the Message.”

That is Our duty is only to convey to you the message that Allah has entrusted us with. Then it is for you to accept it or reject it. We have not been made responsible for making you accept it forcibly, and if you do not accept it, we shall not be seized in consequence of your disbelief, you will yourselves be answerable for your actions on Day of Resurrection.

Reading the Qur'ān should be a daily obligation of a Muslim - Reading it with translation will make it meaningful. But reading its Exegesis / Tafsir will make you understand it fully. It will also help the Muslims to have grasp over social issues and their answers discussed in the Qur'an and other matter related to inter faith so that they are able to discuss issues with non-Muslims with authority based on refences from Qur'an.

May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.

Note: When we mention God in our posts, we mean One True God, we call Allah in Islam, with no associates. Allah is the Sole Creator of all things, and that Allah is all-powerful and all-knowing. Allah has no offspring, no race, no gender, no body, and is unaffected by the characteristics of human life.

Disclaimer: The data / video for this post has been collected from the references given below or YouTube. If anyone differs with the material contained in this post, one may consult the references and their authors.  If someone has more material about the subject, he/she is most welcome to share in the comments box to make the post all encompassing.

To read personal accounts of many who have reverted to Islam, please visit our page: Embracing Islam: Revert Experiences. You may also refer to our Reference Pages for knowing more about Islam and Quran.

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How to respond to intriguing queries of a non-Muslims

One of the most difficult task of a believer is to answer the intriguing questions asked by the non Muslim. These days everyone is well equipped with one's faith and others religions specially Islam as non-Muslims not only feel threatened by the growing Islam but also have many queries they have about Islam as there is lot of misinformation being spread about Islam, Qur'an and Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Additionally some of the jargons like Jihad, Hijab or even questioning the reality of Allah are some of the hot questions that are much too often asked.

And if a believer is not equipped with detailed knowledge about some of the basic and even some intriguing questions, they are like to be mocked for not knowing our own faith. 

Instead of listing down the questions and our answers, please view the following short, yet very informative video which shows how a bold Muslimah answers some of the intriguing question posed by a pastor:

This is the minimum level of knowledge to start with. Thereon, we need to develop our knowledge base, read the disinformation about being spread, carry out research and consult eminent scholars to prepare ourselves for a fruitful discussion and encounter with the rigid and stubborn questioners. 

May Allāh (سبحانه و تعالى‎) help us understand Qur'ān and follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is embodiment of commandments of Allah contained in the Qur'ān. May Allah help us to be like the ones He loves and let our lives be lived helping others and not making others' lives miserable or unlivable. May all our wrong doings, whether intentional or unintentional, be forgiven before the angel of death knocks on our door. 

وَمَا عَلَيۡنَاۤ اِلَّا الۡبَلٰغُ الۡمُبِيۡنُ‏ 

(36:17) and our duty is no more than to clearly convey the Message.”

That is Our duty is only to convey to you the message that Allah has entrusted us with. Then it is for you to accept it or reject it. We have not been made responsible for making you accept it forcibly, and if you do not accept it, we shall not be seized in consequence of your disbelief, you will yourselves be answerable for your actions on Day of Resurrection.

Reading the Qur'ān should be a daily obligation of a Muslim - Reading it with translation will make it meaningful. But reading its Exegesis / Tafsir will make you understand it fully. It will also help the Muslims to have grasp over social issues and their answers discussed in the Qur'an and other matter related to inter faith so that they are able to discuss issues with non-Muslims with authority based on refences from Qur'an.

May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.

Note: When we mention God in our posts, we mean One True God, we call Allah in Islam, with no associates. Allah is the Sole Creator of all things, and that Allah is all-powerful and all-knowing. Allah has no offspring, no race, no gender, no body, and is unaffected by the characteristics of human life.

For more information on Islam, please refer to our Reference Pages  and Understanding Al Qur'an for knowing more about Islam and Qur'ān.

An effort has been made to gather explanation / exegesis of the surahs of the Qur'ān from authentic sources and then present a least possible condensed explanation of the surah. 

Disclaimer: The material for this post has been collected from the references given above. If anyone differs with the material contained in this post, one may consult the references and their authors.  If someone has more material about the subject, he/she is most welcome to share in the comments box to make the post all encompassing.

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Da'wah - The Invitation to Non-Muslims to Islam (Reference Page)

Islam is the final Divine religion which was introduced for the entire mankind through Divine revelation to last of the prophets, Muhammad ﷺ. Since Islam is the final Divine Decree, there will be no more religions or prophets till the "Day of Resurrection" of the dead (Yawm al-Qiyāmah), followed by a "Day of Judgment" (Yawm ad-Din) when all human beings who have ever lived will be held accountable for their deeds by being judged by God. 

To fill in the void and to continue to extend the invitation of Islam to the mankind, Da'wah has become the religious obligation for each Muslim to first understand the Islam in depth and then extend the invitation to the non Muslims.

“And who is better in speech than he who [says: ‘My Lord is Allah (believes in His Oneness),’ and then stands firm (acts upon His Order), and] invites (men) to Allah’s (Islamic Monotheism), and does righteous deeds, and says: ‘I am one of the Muslims.’”[Fussilat 41:33]

In one of our earlier posts on Da'wah and calling people to do good and refrain from sins, we had quoted the 104th verse of Surah 3. Al Imran:

“Let there arise out of you a group of people inviting to all that is good (Islam), enjoining Al-Ma‘ruf (i.e. Islamic Monotheism and all that Islam orders one to do) and forbidding Al-Munkar (polytheism and disbelief and all that Islam has forbidden). And it is they who are the successful'' [Aal 'Imran 3:104] 

This explains why we as Muslims need to invite others to Islam for Islam is the purest and unadulterated religion left out of the previous Divine religions as lot of additions have been made by humans to suit the wishes of the pastors and religious scholars. Therefore we as Muslims must present to the world Islam and wrinkle out many alterations and misconceptions about Islam and also the adulterations that have taken place in other religions.

However it should be borne in mind that discussion on religions is a delicate issue and any lose language may hurt the followers of other faiths and leave a bad impression of Islam. Therefore those engaged in Da'wah must have very good knowledge and understanding of Islam, besides having patience, forbearance, gentleness and kindness. 

And it is for this reason that Allah had directed the Prophet of Islam, Mohammad ﷺ to:

“Invite (mankind, O Muhammad) to the way of your Lord (i.e. Islam) with wisdom (i.e. with the Divine Revelation and the Quran) and fair preaching, and argue with them in a way that is better. Truly, your Lord knows best who has gone astray from His path, and He is the Best Aware of those who are guided.” [al-Nahl 16:125]

Before we share links to our posts on Da'wah, let us in few words understand what Da'wah is and how it should be extended:

Da'wah in Islam refers to the act of inviting others to understand and embrace Islam. The Arabic word da'wah (الدعوة) literally means "invitation" or "call," and in a religious context, it means calling people to Allah — sharing the message of Islam with both Muslims and non-Muslims.

Purpose of Da'wah

• To spread the message of Islam — belief in one God (Allah), following the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), and living a righteous life.
• To encourage good and forbid evil (amr bil ma'ruf wa nahi 'anil munkar).
• To help others find truth and peace through Islam.

Who Should Do Da'wah?

• Every Muslim has a responsibility to do da'wah in some capacity. 
• The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “Convey from me, even if it is one verse.” (Sahih al-Bukhari)

How Should Da'wah Be Done?

• With Wisdom and Good Character:  
• Quran (Surah An-Nahl 16:125): 
• "Invite to the way of your Lord with wisdom and good instruction, and argue with them in a way that is best. Indeed, your Lord is most knowing of who has strayed from His way, and He is most knowing of who is [rightly] guided."
• This is one of the clearest commands to do Da’wah with wisdom, gentleness, and good manners.
• Lead by Example: Actions speak louder than words. Demonstrate Islam through honesty, kindness, humility, and patience. The Prophet ﷺ was described in the Quran as having excellent character (Quran 68:4): "And you are truly ˹a man˺ of outstanding character".
• Speak Clearly and Truthfully
• Avoid exaggerations or pressure.
• Use authentic Islamic sources (Quran and Sunnah)
• Answer questions honestly, and if you don’t know, say so respectfully.
• Know Your Audience
• Understand the beliefs, concerns, or misunderstandings people might have.
• Tailor your message in a way that’s relevant and respectful to the listener’s background.
• Avoid Arguing or Forcing
• Quran (2:256): "There is no compulsion in religion..."
• The goal is not to "win" an argument, but to convey the truth with compassion.
• Many non Muslims blame Islam that it spread by the sword. Had it been so, then during the 800 years long rule of Muslims in Spaon, there would have been no Christian left in Spain. 
• Be Patient and Sincere: Change takes time, and guidance is ultimately from Allah. The aim of those involved in Da'wah should be to convey, not convert.

Methods of Da'wah Today

• Personal conversations.
• Social media, podcasts, blogs.
• Community events and open mosque days.
• Charity work and service projects.

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ faced many challenges in calling people to Islam but remained steadfast, kind, and patient. Muslims are encouraged to follow his example and remember that success in da'wah is not in numbers, but in sincerity and effort.

With this small introduction, let us share a number of posts we have already shared on the dynamics of Da'wah and its modalities:

• Da'wah: Calling others to Islam - the sacred duty of every Muslim
• Islam: Submission is not to surrender in defeat But to align one's will with the will of The Creator
• Who speaks better than he who calls people to Allah
• How to Invite Non-Muslims to Islam (Give Da`wah)
• Let there be a group to invite people to enjoin doing that is right and forbid doing that is wrong
• I am ordained to raise the call No God but Allah
• Is Da'wah responsibility of every Muslim
• How to approach people of the Book when discussing Islam
• How to respond to intriguing queries of a non-Muslims
• Those who spread message of Allah are accountable to none but He
• Prophetic Faith in Allah (attributed to Prophet Ibrahim - Abraham) - a cue for those mulling to revert to Islam  (Surah 19. Maryam : 48)

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• How the world view Islam as the fastest growing religion
• Has rise in Islamophobia resulted into more non-Muslims reverting to Islam?
• Islam: The fastest growing religion in Australia

The Revert Experiences: You may also like to read a number of posts already published sharing personal experience of many a revert Muslims about how and why did they choose to embrace Islam given in our reference page: Embracing Islam: The Revert Experiences

In time we will add more on modalities and concept of Da'wah in Islam to assist brothers and sisters in Islam engaged in this sacred religious duty. 

May Allāh (سبحانه و تعالى‎) help us understand Qur'ān and follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is embodiment of commandments of Allah contained in the Qur'ān. May Allah help us to be like the ones He loves and let our lives be lived helping others and not making others' lives miserable or unlivable. May all our wrong doings, whether intentional or unintentional, be forgiven before the angel of death knocks on our door. 

وَمَا عَلَيۡنَاۤ اِلَّا الۡبَلٰغُ الۡمُبِيۡنُ‏ 

(36:17) and our duty is no more than to clearly convey the Message.”

That is Our duty is only to convey to you the message that Allah has entrusted us with. Then it is for you to accept it or reject it. We have not been made responsible for making you accept it forcibly, and if you do not accept it, we shall not be seized in consequence of your disbelief, you will yourselves be answerable for your actions on Day of Resurrection.

Reading the Qur'ān should be a daily obligation of a Muslim - Reading it with translation will make it meaningful. But reading its Exegesis / Tafsir will make you understand it fully. It will also help the Muslims to have grasp over social issues and their answers discussed in the Qur'an and other matter related to inter faith so that they are able to discuss issues with non-Muslims with authority based on refences from Qur'an.

May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.

Note: When we mention God in our posts, we mean One True God, we call Allah in Islam, with no associates. Allah is the Sole Creator of all things, and that Allah is all-powerful and all-knowing. Allah has no offspring, no race, no gender, no body, and is unaffected by the characteristics of human life.

For more Selected Verses, please refer to our reference page: Selected Verses from the Qur'an. You may also refer to our Reference Pages  and Understanding Al Qur'an for knowing more about Islam and Qur'ān.

An effort has been made to gather explanation / exegesis of the surahs of the Qur'ān from authentic sources and then present a least possible condensed explanation of the surah. 

Disclaimer: 

• The material for this post has been collected from the references given above. If anyone differs with the material contained in this post, one may consult the references and their authors.  If someone has more material about the subject, he/she is most welcome to share in the comments box to make the post all encompassing.
• This post is not intended to "force" preach, convert, or criticize any belief system. The views shared are meant to inspire dialogue, understanding, and reflection. Viewer discretion is advised, especially for those navigating sensitive religious experiences. Always seek knowledge with an open heart and mind.

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I am ordained to raise the call No God but Allah

When I started my blog: Islam - My Ultimate Decision, it was aimed at providing useful information about Islam to non-Muslims in easy-to-understand language, without going into too much technicalities, so that they could a firsthand insight into Islam: The last and final Divine Religion from Allah till the end of the world. It was also aimed to expose the reverts to Qur'an and its exegesis based on its interpretation by some of the eminent and learned scholars of Islam.

The process explained above is known as Da‘wah (Arabic: دعوة, which means extending "invitation" to non-Muslims and even Muslims to Islam and acting upon commandments of Allah, as contained in the Qur'an and Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad.

Dr Allama Iqbal was a great Muslim poet and philosopher. His poetry in Urdu and Persian language is listed among the best of the best in this era. Some says that his poetry was translation of Qur'an and Sunnah which he used to infuse Eeman in Muslims of Indian subcontinent who were under the British subjugation in the first half of the 20th century. Although his poetic work was done till his death in 1938 (buried in Lahore), yet his work is as applicable today as it was almost a century ago.

Herein under we share a soul searching and very inspiring piece of Iqbal's poetry, each word of which uplifts a man's spirits and calls him to His master. 

Beautiful Kalam of Allama Iqbal, Khudi ka sare nihan La ilaha illallah

May Allah helps us understand Islam better by pondering over the verses of the Qur'an and acting upon the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Aameen

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Da'wah: Calling others to Islam - the sacred duty of every Muslim

Calling to the faith and to the Divine way of life has been entrusted to prophets by Allah since the days of Adam and thereafter till the last Prophet of Allah, Muhammad ﷺ. Initially the call to Allah's Divine religions was done on individual basis as the earlier prophets were sent to a particular area or community.

However, once the message of Allah had been sufficiently spread amount many communities through the Divine Scriptures like the Psalms, Torah and Bible, there was a need to consolidate and reveal one last Divine Scripture for the entire mankind till the Day of Resurrection. This last Divine religion is what we call Islam today. If a systematic and thorough analysis of all earlier religions based on Psalms, Torah and Bible and compare their combined message with the Qur'an, the last revealed Divine Scripture, we find immense similarities since the fountain is the same.

Now that there are to be no more prophets after Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, the individual responsibility of spreading Islam has been entrusted to the entire Muslims of the world to not only keep their faith solidified based on Divine Commandments contained in the Qur'an and Sunnah (the teachings of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ), but also organize the spread of Islam and calling others to the last and the final religion on behalf of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. 

Da'wah (Arabic: دعوة, "invitation", also spelt daawa, dawah, daawah or dakwah) is the act of inviting or calling people to embrace Islam. The plural is da'wāt (دَعْوات) or da'awāt (دَعَوات).

This calling others to Islam, called Dawah in Arabic has been undertaken by scholars all over the world. But we should not restrict this to scholars alone and in fact every Muslim should brace himself with sufficient knowledge about religion so as to answer quires of non-Muslims when extending invitation to Islam to them. For inadequate knowledge on our part may not leave the kind of impact that touches the heart and souls of the non-Muslims and instill an urge in them to join us as Muslims.

Please watch the video below on the issue by eminent revert Muslim scholar Yusuf Estes, in which emphasizes on an institutionalized approach and a proper Da'wah methodology is required to convey to people that their basic rights of Deen (religion), life, intellect, offspring, and wealth will be protected by the Law of Allah (s.w.t.).:

Yusuf Estes (born: Joseph Estes, 1944), is an American from Texas who reverted from Christianity to Islam in 1991. He has served as a Muslim chaplain for the United States Bureau of Prisons during the 1990s, and has served as a delegate to the United Nations World Peace Conference for Religious Leaders held at the UN in September 2000. [2]

وَمَا عَلَيۡنَاۤ اِلَّا الۡبَلٰغُ الۡمُبِيۡنُ‏ 

(36:17) and our duty is no more than to clearly convey the Message.”

That is our duty to convey only to you the message that Allah has entrusted us with. Then it is for you to accept it or reject it. We have not been made responsible for making you accept it forcibly, and if you do not accept it, we shall not be seized in consequence of your disbelief, you will yourselves be answerable for your actions on Day of Resurrection.

May Allāh (سبحانه و تعالى‎) help us understand Qur'ān and help us to act upon the commandments of Allah contained therein. May Allah help us to be like the ones He loves and let our lives be lived helping others and not making others' lives miserable or unlivable. May all our wrong doings, whether intentional or unintentional, be forgiven before the angel of death knocks on our door. 

May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in the video above are those of the scholar concerned. We have shared this view as added information in better understanding of Islam. The reader may or may not agree with the view owing to their own perception. If anyone differs with the material contained in this post, one may consult the references and their authors.  If someone has more material about the subject, he/she is most welcome to share in the comments box to make the post all encompassing.

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