WEEK 9

Caller and the ways of Dealing

with Different Groups of
the Called (mad‘uwin )
in the Context of
Islamic Da’wah

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9.1 THE CALLER AND THE ISLAMIC
WORLDVIEW
IN THE CONTEXT OF DA’WAH
 As a caller, the da’ei needs to understand the
Islamic worldview besides knowing the
basic belief of other religions. In other words,
the da’ei has to know all the fundamental
knowledge about Islam, particularly on the
Islamic theology (‘aqidah)

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 9.1.1 The Caller and the Islamic
Worldview in the Context of Da’wah

 Islam Consists of all Principles which can help

Muslim to deal with his daily life, universe,
reality of man, and finally to achieve his aim
in this world to be an actual vicegerent of
Allah (to represent God).
 Principle of Tawhid (Oneness Allah); (21:25).
 Principle of Belief in all Prophets and their
messages, and their roles (2:136), (36:17), (42:
48).
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 Principle of life (universe and the livings) in this
world and in the Hereafter (Concept of Life –
Cosmology and Eschatology – according to
Islamic point of view). (88: 17 – 22), (4:1),
(36:77 - 79).
 Principle of knowledge and its significance
(Importance of knowledge to da’ei).

 Principle of Sharia as a way of life.

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 9.2 THE CALLER AND
WAYS OF DEALING WITH
THE BELIEF OF THE
CALLED (AUDIENCE)

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 9.2.1 Understanding the belief of the
Called (Mad’u) and Its Significant
 Who are the called; (All mankind); types of called:
* Kings and rich people, Masses (Majority of people).
* Revealed religion, non-revealed religion, and Hypocrite.
* Muslims and Non-Muslims
 the success of Da’wah to the non-Muslim will depend
very much on how we can convince them about Islam
and make comparison with their existing
beliefs/religions
 Da’ie should know the fundamental beliefs of their
audience because the inner belief has great implication
to their actions, way of thinking, personality etc.
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 to carefully handle the sensitive issues relating
to the audience’s existing belief, thus it will
ensure that the Da’wah works running
smoothly and effectively
 E.g: Buddhism
 Buddha means the Awakened, the
Enlightened. started after the enlightenment
of Siddharta Gautama – 6-5 BCE, in India
 1. On God: No clear concept of God.
 2. On Existence and Life: World/ Life is maya -an
illusion.

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  Doctrine: Rebirth – Karma Samsara – Nirvana
 Buddhism stands of the four noble truths:
 (1) All existence is dukkha - suffering or unhappiness.
 (2) The cause of dukkha is tanha - one’s selfish desire or
attachment to life which springs from the illusion of self.
 (3) The way to escape from dukkha is by eliminating all
selfish craving and desire (rejection of life and existence).
 (4) The way to attain non-attachment is called the Middle
Way, the eightfold path to nirvana (happiness) (free from
tanha, happiness is attained).
Rituals: by meditation; to attain spirituality

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The Middle Way, the Eightfold
Path to Nirvana
The nirvana (i.e. happiness, extinction, going out
or free from all tanha) is attained through:
 1. ‘Right’ understanding/view
 2. ‘Right’ intention/motive
 3. ‘Right’ speech
 4. ‘Right’ conduct
 5. ‘Right’ occupation
 6. ‘Right’ endeavour
 7. ‘Right’ contemplation, and
 8. ‘Right’ concentration.

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 Eg: Hinduism:
 1. On God: the Absolute Reality consisting
of:
 God: Trimurthy : Brahma (God the Creator)
 Vishnu (God the Sustainer) , Shiva (God
the Destroyer).
 2. On Man and life:
 Life is seen as karma (action) whether it is
good or bad.
 Hindu also believed in the doctrine of
“rebirth” to life on earth known as samsara.
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Caste System:
 Brahmins: scholars, priests, learned,
teaches Vedas
 Khsatriya: rulers, armies, learn Vedas
 Vaisyas: middle class, professionals, learn
only Smriti scriptures
 Sudras:laborers, servants,
 Harijans (outcastes): beggars, sub castes

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 3. On Universe:
 No eternal retribution in heaven or hell.
 Karma Samsara, rebirth/the cycle of life
 Seek to be liberated from karma, to achieve
Mokhsa
 Mokhsa state either
 Unity with Brahma, no rebirths
 Join gods in mood, long life, but reborn back into caste
system

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9.2.2 General Guidelines for Da’ie in
dealing with the audience from different
religions (beliefs)
i. Conduct an academic research or study on the
fundamental principles of other religions
(basic values, sources, etc)
ii. Avoid any wrong information/ideas/orders
about other religions (by making your own
conclusion without any concrete evidence)
iii. Study on the commitment of the called to
their beliefs

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iv. Find an agreed values/principles/aims between

the different beliefs
v. Identify the similarities and differences of your
religion with others

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