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Volume I, Issue 3 March 10, 2007
An important matter for Mus-
lims to realize is that da`wah
is an obligation upon them.
Allah (SWT) says in the
Qur'an:
"Invite to the Way of your
Lord (i.e. Islam) with wisdom
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-Qur'an, an-
Nisaa', 16:125]
"Let there arise out of you a
group of people inviting to
all that is good, enjoining al-
ma`roof [i.e. Islamic Mono-
theism and all that Islam or-
ders one to do] and forbid-
ding al-Munkar [polytheism
and disbelief and all that Is-
lam has forbidden]. And it is
they who are successful." [al-
Qur'an, Aal `Imraan, 3:104]
The second verse may seem
to be restricting the general
obligation given in the first
verse, but a close look at the
Sunnah of the Prophet Mu-
hammad (S) reveals that call-
ing to Allah is an individual
obligation, rather than a col-
lective one. The Prophet (S)
has said: "Convey from me,
even one verse." [al-Bukhari]
Conveying the message
therefore does not require a
high level of scholarship, it is
in fact a responsibility of each
and every Muslim, according
to his or her ability.
The obligation is further em-
phasized by the following
verse which explains that not
conveying the message -
hiding knowledge - is dis-
obedience to Allah that
causes Allah's curse to de-
scend upon such people,
which shows that such a sin
leads to the Hellfire.
"Verily, those who conceal
the clear proofs, evidences
and the guidance, which We
have sent down, after We
have made it clear for the
people in the book, they are
the ones cursed by Allah and
cursed by the cursers." [al-
Qur'an, al-Baqara, 2:159]
In the same connection, the
Prophet (S) has stated,
"Whoever hides knowledge,
Allah will brand him with the
branding iron from the hell-
fire." [Ahmad]
Calling people to Allah also
means completing our own
worship, the reason for which
we are created. It is one of
the noblest acts that entails a
high reward.
"And who is better in speech
than he who invites to Allah
and does righteous deeds,
and says: 'I am one of the
Muslims.'" [al-Qur'an, Fussi-
lat, 41:33]
With regards to the reward,
the Prophet (S) has said:
"Whoever guides [another] to
a good deed will get a re-
ward similar to the one who
performs it." [Saheeh Muslim]
Also, "By Allah, if Allah were
to guide one man through
you it would be better for
you than the best type of
camels." [al-Bukhari, Muslim]
[source: www.islaam.com]
Da`wah - An Obligation By Abu `Abdil Kareem
youth.muslimummah.net
A MUNA Youth Publication Page 1
Agenda for YDPAgenda for YDP 10:00A.M.—10:05A.M. Introduction: Br. Manzur/President
10:06A.M.—10:20A.M. Dars al-Quran: Br. A. Awal/Assistant Executive Director
10:21A.M.—10:26A.M. Question & Answer 10:27A.M.—10:35A.M. Conversation/Snack 10:36A.M.—10:40A.M. NYC Youth Chapter Portfolio Presentation: Br. Manzur/President
10:41A.M.—11:41A.M. NYC Youth Sub-chapter Portfolio Presentation: Br. Manzur/President 11:42A.M.—11:50A.M. Conversation/Snack 11:51A.M.—12:21P.M. Da'wah Workshop: Br. Farid/Director of Treasury
12:22P.M.—12:42P.M. Appeal: Web/Database/Newsletter Teams 12:43P.M.—12:55P.M. MUNA Announcements: Br. Manzur/President 12:56P.M.—1:00P.M. Du’a: Br. Manzur/President
Volume I, Issue 3 March 10, 2007
Surah of the Month Surah Fil (Chapter 30, Surah 105, Ayats 1-5)
A MUNA Youth Publication Page 2
1. Don't you see how your Lord dealt with
the Companions of the Elephant?
2. Did He not make their treacherous plan
go astray?
3. And He sent against them flights of
birds,
4. Striking them with stones of backed
clay.
5. Then He made them like an empty field
of stalks and straw, (of which the corn)
has been eaten up.
Ayat of the Month Surah Ha-Mim Sajdah (Surah 41, Ayat 33)
“Who is better in speech than one who calls (men) to Allah, works
righteousness, and says, I am of those who bow in Islam?”
Hadith of the Month Narrated by Hudifah (RA)
Prophet Muhammad (S) said “I swear by the lord who has power over
my life; surely (mentioned twice) you will call people towards the
good and forbid them from bad. If not, in the near future Allah (SWT)
will curse you and afterwards you will supplicate (Du’a) to Him but
your supplication will not be accepted.”
[source: Collection of Thirmidhi]
Book of the Month The Sealed Nectar by Ar-Rahequl Al-Maktum
Visit the new MUNA Youth Website
youth.muslimummah.net
MUNA Youth is looking for people who are mo-tivated in maintaining a newsletter and/or web-site. Please email Br. Abdullah al-Ma’mun at [email protected] for all inquiries.
Receive great reward from Allah (SWT) by reading the Qur'an every day.
Tidbits of InterestTidbits of Interest
Volume I, Issue 3 March 10, 2007
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Volume I, Issue 3 March 10, 2007
A MUNA Youth Publication Page 4
Newsletter Designed and Created by Ashraf Ali, Aminul Islam, and Rakibul Mazumder
Seerah Essay Competition, 2007 Muslim Ummah of North America
Organized By: MUNA Da’wah Department
Rules: 1. Essay must be typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman, size 12 font and one (1) inch margins. 2. Essay must be completed with a statement of position (agree or disagree), followed by examples, quotations, and logics to support the position of the essay. Essay can be submitted in Bengali or English. 3. Follow a standard bibliographical reference protocol. 4. Email your essay to [email protected] or mail them to the following address: Seerah Essay Competition P.O. Box 411 Brooklyn, NY 11208 5. Provide full name, home address, telephone number, school name, level of education and the chapter (if any) that you are affiliated with as the heading of your essay.
Fifth (5th) and Below grades: (500 to 800 words) The Holy Qur’an honored Prophet Muhammad (S) as a mercy to the entire human race. How was Prophet Muhammad (S) a mercy to both Muslims and non-Muslims alike? Mention specific examples from the life of Prophet Muhammad (S).
Sixth (6th) through Eighth (8th) grades: (800 to 1000 words) In the history books of Islam, it states that when the beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW) first started receiving revelations from Allah (SWT), He (SAW) called his immediate family members to accept Islam first. From the above practice, Muslims can learn the importance of da’wah towards family members. Is it possible for current day Muslims to practice the same type of da’wah methods that the beloved Prophet (SAW) used towards family members?
Ninth (9th) through Twelfth (12th) grades: (1000 to 1500 words) In Islamic history, “the first pledge of Aqabah,” played a crucial role in the movement of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Explain the vital significance of the pledge and the development of Islam due to the pledge. Why is the event so noteworthy?
College & Beyond: (2000 to 2500 words) Many contemporary Islamic literatures support the concept of “infallibility” of the Prophets (AS). Explain from the Sunnah and contemporary studies how the above theory and concept is applicable; can a person truly be “infallible” even today?
Prizes: 1st Place: $150 voucher from MUNA Da’wah Department 2nd Place: $100 voucher from MUNA Da’wah Department. 3rd Place: $50 voucher from MUNA Da’wah Department
Your Essay is due on or before: April 15, 2007 Winners will be announced in MUNA NYC Regional Conference on May 27, 2006
All participants will receive gifts from MUNA Da’wah Department