Promoting Islam to non-Muslims: a study in da'wah bi'l-hikmah as a strategy
Is there a specific strategy to promote Islam to non-Muslims? The fact is, Da‘wah approaches have been diverse and numerous. The stereotyping of one particular approach at the expense of other possible methods has resulted in lessening creativity in Da‘wah work. The present writers feel that Da‘...
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Da'wah Academy
2010
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/45938/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/45938/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/45938/1/8.a_Promoting_Islam_to_Non_Muslim.pdf |
| Summary: | Is there a specific strategy to promote Islam to non-Muslims? The fact is,
Da‘wah approaches have been diverse and numerous. The stereotyping of
one particular approach at the expense of other possible methods has
resulted in lessening creativity in Da‘wah work. The present writers feel that
Da‘wah approaches and methods need to be tailored to suit the needs of
various localities taking full cognisance of the peculiar problems and
prospects of each locality. This obviously calls for more accommodation
with respect to adapting and adopting local customs and realities in
promotion of Da‘wah activity. The writers firmly believe that owing to
dissimilarities of people(s) with respect to their commitment to and practice
of Islamic teachings Da‘wah work requires multilevel strategy using multiple
fair means and thus feel that varying efforts made by various Da‘wah
organisations need to be given due recognition since together they fill the
gaps necessary to be filled in to reform the society. Addressing such a wide
spectrum of people with diverse socio-politico-religious orientations is a
great responsibility, which demands prudence, diligence and experience; the
essence of Da‘wah bi ’l-╓ikmah. |
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