WEBVTT 00:00:00.240 --> 00:00:08.800 A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah. 00:00:08.800 --> 00:00:10.800 The means of Da'wah (calling to Allah). 00:00:10.800 --> 00:00:18.629 The means of Da'wah encompass every legitimate method that leads to achieving the goals of Da'wah. 00:00:18.629 --> 00:00:23.629 Such as establishing Tawhid, warning against Shirk and its precursors. 00:00:23.629 --> 00:00:27.629 Explaining acts of worship and how to perform them. 00:00:27.629 --> 00:00:31.629 Explaining noble character and encouraging it. 00:00:31.629 --> 00:00:35.659 Explaining base character and warning against it. 00:00:35.659 --> 00:00:37.659 The fundamental principle regarding these means is permissibility. 00:00:37.659 --> 00:00:41.659 So long as no evidence exists to prohibit them. 00:00:41.659 --> 00:00:44.340 Da'wah through exhortation (Wa'z). 00:00:44.340 --> 00:00:51.490 Exhortation is the planting of the fear of Allah, the Almighty and Majestic, in the heart of the servant. 00:00:51.490 --> 00:00:57.490 This is achieved by knowing Allah, the Almighty and Majestic, His Beautiful Names, and their effects. 00:00:57.490 --> 00:00:59.490 And by knowing His commands and prohibitions. 00:00:59.490 --> 00:01:05.489 Sometimes through encouragement and other times through warning, according to the condition of the people. 00:01:05.489 --> 00:01:11.489 Which results in fear of Allah, the Almighty and Majestic, hope in Him, and love for Him. 00:01:11.489 --> 00:01:15.489 This bears the fruit of performing what is commanded and abandoning what is forbidden. 00:01:15.489 --> 00:01:21.579 Seeking nearness to Allah, the Almighty and Majestic, and desiring His pleasure and Paradise. 00:01:21.579 --> 00:01:26.579 Exhortation, in this sense, is not limited to a single topic. 00:01:27.579 --> 00:01:35.579 Rather, it should be present in and encompass all Islamic sciences, serving as a foundation for them. 00:01:35.579 --> 00:01:41.579 Whether in the study of creed, transactions, or acts of worship. 00:01:41.579 --> 00:01:47.579 It should be present in every sermon, lesson, exhortation, and dialogue. 00:01:47.579 --> 00:01:54.579 Whoever contemplates the verses of the Noble Qur'an will find that exhortation is the very substance of the Qur'an. 00:01:54.579 --> 00:01:59.579 Therefore, Allah, the Almighty and Majestic, described the Qur'an as an exhortation. 00:01:59.579 --> 00:02:01.579 He, the Exalted, said: 00:02:01.579 --> 00:02:09.580 “O mankind! There hath come unto you an exhortation from your Lord, a balm for that which is in the breasts, a guidance and a mercy for believers.” (10:57) 00:02:09.580 --> 00:02:13.740 And as guidance and mercy for the believers. 00:02:13.740 --> 00:02:17.740 One who contemplates many of the commands and prohibitions will observe, 00:02:17.740 --> 00:02:21.740 Whether in creed, legal rulings, or transactions, 00:02:21.740 --> 00:02:28.740 That they are concluded or initiated with exhortation and reminders of the greatness of Allah, the Exalted, and His Beautiful Names. 00:02:28.740 --> 00:02:33.740 And with warnings regarding the Hereafter and the reward and punishment therein. 00:02:33.740 --> 00:02:36.870 The correct concept of exhortation also, 00:02:36.870 --> 00:02:39.870 Is that which combines encouragement and warning. 00:02:39.870 --> 00:02:42.870 Without one aspect overshadowing the other. 00:02:42.870 --> 00:02:44.870 Allah, the Exalted, said: 00:02:44.870 --> 00:02:49.870 “Naught is said unto thee (Muhammad) save what was said unto the messengers before thee. Lo! thy Lord is owner of forgiveness, and owner (also) of dire punishment.” (41:43) 00:02:49.870 --> 00:02:52.870 Paradise is rarely mentioned in the Qur'an, 00:02:52.870 --> 00:02:55.870 Except that the Fire is mentioned alongside it. 00:02:55.870 --> 00:02:59.740 Beneficial exhortation. 00:02:59.740 --> 00:03:02.629 Beneficial exhortation. 00:03:02.629 --> 00:03:05.629 Is that which includes, as previously mentioned, 00:03:05.629 --> 00:03:08.629 The method of encouragement and warning. 00:03:08.629 --> 00:03:11.629 And the combination of fear and hope. 00:03:11.629 --> 00:03:13.629 Beneficial exhortations, 00:03:13.629 --> 00:03:17.629 Are those that adhere to the guidance of the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, in exhortation. 00:03:18.629 --> 00:03:22.659 And avoid newly invented and innovative methods. 00:03:22.659 --> 00:03:25.659 Among the most important features of the Prophetic guidance in exhortation: 00:03:25.659 --> 00:03:27.659 First: 00:03:27.659 --> 00:03:31.659 Sincerity in one's exhortation for the sake of Allah, the Exalted. 00:03:31.659 --> 00:03:34.659 And that he does not seek fame or praise through his exhortation. 00:03:34.659 --> 00:03:37.659 Or any worldly gain. 00:03:37.659 --> 00:03:39.659 Second: 00:03:39.659 --> 00:03:42.659 That he does not speak except with knowledge and evidence. 00:03:42.659 --> 00:03:46.659 And he must beware of speaking about Allah, the Almighty and Majestic, without knowledge. 00:03:46.659 --> 00:03:50.659 Like those who use fabricated and weak hadiths as evidence. 00:03:50.659 --> 00:03:54.659 Or Israelite narrations, strange reports, and false stories. 00:03:54.659 --> 00:03:56.659 Third: 00:03:56.659 --> 00:04:00.659 That he should choose appropriate times for exhortation so as not to cause boredom. 00:04:00.659 --> 00:04:02.659 Fourth: 00:04:02.659 --> 00:04:06.659 That he should avoid raising his voice and affected humility. 00:04:06.659 --> 00:04:08.659 Fifth: 00:04:08.659 --> 00:04:13.659 That the one exhorting should be a role model in his demeanor, conduct, worship, and creed. 00:04:13.659 --> 00:04:15.699 Sixth: 00:04:15.699 --> 00:04:20.699 That he should prepare the points of his exhortation before delivering it. 00:04:20.699 --> 00:04:25.699 So that the benefit is realized without distraction or unnecessary prolongation. 00:04:25.699 --> 00:04:27.699 Seventh: 00:04:27.699 --> 00:04:31.699 That the goal of every exhortation should be two fundamental matters. 00:04:31.699 --> 00:04:33.699 The first: 00:04:33.699 --> 00:04:37.699 Introducing people to their Lord, His Beautiful Names, and His Exalted Attributes. 00:04:37.699 --> 00:04:41.699 And the resulting magnification, love, 00:04:41.699 --> 00:04:43.699 Fear, and hope. 00:04:43.699 --> 00:04:46.790 And other actions of the heart. 00:04:46.790 --> 00:04:47.790 The second: 00:04:47.790 --> 00:04:52.790 Teaching people their individual religious obligations regarding commands and prohibitions. 00:04:52.790 --> 00:04:56.790 And the resulting reward and punishment. 00:04:56.790 --> 00:04:59.050 Eighth: 00:04:59.050 --> 00:05:04.050 That he should avoid affectation in dress and adorning himself for people before the exhortation. 00:05:04.050 --> 00:05:06.209 Ninth: 00:05:06.209 --> 00:05:10.209 That he should not take payment from people for his exhortation. 00:05:10.209 --> 00:05:14.209 This includes the affectation and extravagance in travel expenses, 00:05:14.209 --> 00:05:17.209 Whether for transportation, food, or lodging, 00:05:17.209 --> 00:05:22.040 Paid by those inviting the preacher. 00:05:22.040 --> 00:05:25.029 Media. 00:05:25.029 --> 00:05:29.029 Media is one of the greatest means of Da'wah to Allah, the Almighty and Majestic. 00:05:29.029 --> 00:05:34.029 The enemies have utilized it and spent vast sums of money on it, 00:05:34.029 --> 00:05:37.060 To divert people from the path of Allah, the Almighty and Majestic. 00:05:37.060 --> 00:05:40.060 Therefore, it is incumbent upon those who call to Allah, the Almighty and Majestic, 00:05:40.060 --> 00:05:45.060 To give it the utmost attention in clarifying the truth to people. 00:05:45.060 --> 00:05:48.129 And in exposing falsehood and its proponents. 00:05:48.129 --> 00:05:53.129 Media includes the written, audible, and visual word. 00:05:53.129 --> 00:05:57.129 Especially what has emerged in our time after the internet revolution. 00:05:57.129 --> 00:06:02.129 With its many and varied forms of influence on people. 00:06:02.129 --> 00:06:04.129 Such as social media platforms. 00:06:04.129 --> 00:06:07.129 And short, purposeful clips. 00:06:07.129 --> 00:06:09.129 Both visual and audible. 00:06:09.129 --> 00:06:11.129 And documentary films. 00:06:11.129 --> 00:06:14.129 And tweets and analyses. 00:06:14.129 --> 00:06:16.129 And the broadcasting of lessons and lectures. 00:06:16.129 --> 00:06:19.129 And other forms of new media. 00:06:19.129 --> 00:06:25.129 Among the most important media means that distinguish Muslims, 00:06:25.129 --> 00:06:27.129 Is the Friday sermon. 00:06:27.129 --> 00:06:32.129 Therefore, these sermons must be invested in clarifying the truth to people. 00:06:32.129 --> 00:06:35.129 And exhorting them and warning them against falsehood and its proponents. 00:06:35.129 --> 00:06:38.129 And explaining the lawful and the prohibited to them. 00:06:38.129 --> 00:06:41.129 Especially since the sermon in Islam, 00:06:41.129 --> 00:06:45.129 Allah, the Almighty and Majestic, has made it obligatory to listen to and pay attention to it. 00:06:45.129 --> 00:06:48.129 And that we should not be distracted from it by any preoccupation. 00:06:48.129 --> 00:06:52.129 Such as talking or touching pebbles and the like. 00:06:52.129 --> 00:06:56.959 Enjoining good and forbidding evil. 00:06:56.959 --> 00:06:59.600 The concept of this ritual. 00:06:59.600 --> 00:07:03.600 Enjoining people to do good from the obligations of the religion, 00:07:03.600 --> 00:07:06.600 Its recommended acts, and its noble character. 00:07:06.600 --> 00:07:10.600 And forbidding them from prohibitions and base character. 00:07:10.600 --> 00:07:12.600 Encouraging them to do good. 00:07:12.600 --> 00:07:15.629 And warning them against doing evil. 00:07:15.629 --> 00:07:18.629 Islam has paid great attention to this ritual. 00:07:18.629 --> 00:07:22.629 And made it the safety valve for the Muslim society. 00:07:22.629 --> 00:07:26.629 It is obligatory upon everyone capable of bringing about change. 00:07:26.629 --> 00:07:29.629 The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 00:07:29.629 --> 00:07:33.629 "Whoever among you sees an evil, let him change it with his hand; 00:07:33.629 --> 00:07:36.629 If he cannot, then with his tongue; 00:07:36.629 --> 00:07:39.629 If he cannot, then with his heart, 00:07:39.629 --> 00:07:42.629 And that is the weakest of faith." 00:07:42.629 --> 00:07:44.629 Narrated by Muslim. 00:07:44.629 --> 00:07:52.779 Justice and moderation in enjoining good and forbidding evil. 00:07:52.779 --> 00:07:56.779 The Shari'ah has regulated enjoining and forbidding with guidelines, 00:07:56.779 --> 00:08:01.779 Making it a means to spread goodness and what Allah loves and is pleased with. 00:08:01.779 --> 00:08:06.779 And to prevent evil—that which Allah, the Almighty and Majestic, dislikes—or to mitigate it. 00:08:06.779 --> 00:08:11.779 And to restrain the hands of the corrupt and prevent them from spreading their corruption. 00:08:11.779 --> 00:08:13.779 Based on the foregoing, 00:08:13.779 --> 00:08:17.779 Enjoining good should be done in a good manner. 00:08:17.779 --> 00:08:21.779 And forbidding evil should not be done in an evil manner. 00:08:21.779 --> 00:08:25.779 Meaning that the enjoining and forbidding must achieve their intended purpose. 00:08:25.779 --> 00:08:29.779 If forbidding an evil results in an evil, 00:08:29.779 --> 00:08:33.779 And a greater corruption, then it is not permissible to forbid it. 00:08:33.779 --> 00:08:37.779 And if enjoining good results in an evil, 00:08:37.779 --> 00:08:41.779 And a greater corruption, then this enjoining should be abandoned. 00:08:41.779 --> 00:08:44.779 Conversely, enjoining and forbidding should not be abandoned, 00:08:44.779 --> 00:08:49.779 Due to a vague fear of strife or corruption that might result from it. 00:08:49.779 --> 00:08:53.000 The concept of justice in enjoining and forbidding, therefore, 00:08:53.000 --> 00:08:57.000 Is the moderation between those who neglect enjoining and forbidding, 00:08:57.000 --> 00:09:02.000 For fear of strife and the resulting imagined corruptions, 00:09:02.000 --> 00:09:06.000 As held by the Murji'ah and the people of immorality and corruption. 00:09:06.000 --> 00:09:11.000 And those who do not consider the interests, corruptions, and consequences of enjoining and forbidding, 00:09:11.000 --> 00:09:15.000 As is the case with the Khawarij and those influenced by them. 00:09:20.990 --> 00:09:25.570 The goal of enjoining and forbidding is as He, the Exalted, said: 00:09:25.570 --> 00:09:29.570 “And when a community among them said: Why preach ye to a folk whom Allah is about to destroy or punish with an awful doom, they said: In order to be free from guilt before your Lord, and that haply they may ward off (evil).” (7:164) 00:09:29.570 --> 00:09:35.570 Since guiding people and returning them to the truth are among the goals of enjoining and forbidding, 00:09:35.570 --> 00:09:39.570 It is necessary to adopt means that help them accept the truth. 00:09:39.570 --> 00:09:44.570 Such as gentleness, compassion for them, mercy, and tact. 00:09:44.570 --> 00:09:48.570 And enjoining and forbidding should not be for the sake of personal victory, 00:09:48.570 --> 00:09:51.570 Or to demonstrate dominance and hostility. 00:09:57.139 --> 00:10:00.139 Among what wisdom and gentleness toward the one being enjoined require, 00:10:00.139 --> 00:10:03.139 Is gradualism in reform and change. 00:10:03.139 --> 00:10:07.139 For one who has spent most of his life in disbelief or immorality, 00:10:07.139 --> 00:10:12.139 Should not be demanded to change all his violations at once. 00:10:12.139 --> 00:10:18.139 He may be unable to do so; rather, one should begin with the most important, then the important. 00:10:18.139 --> 00:10:22.139 As mentioned in the hadith of Mu'adh, may Allah be pleased with him, 00:10:22.139 --> 00:10:25.139 When the Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, sent him, 00:10:25.139 --> 00:10:28.139 To the People of the Scripture in Yemen. 00:10:28.139 --> 00:10:31.139 He said to him: "Call them to testify, 00:10:31.139 --> 00:10:35.139 That there is no god but Allah and that I am the Messenger of Allah. 00:10:35.139 --> 00:10:37.139 If they obey you in that, 00:10:37.139 --> 00:10:40.139 Then inform them that Allah has obligated upon them, 00:10:40.139 --> 00:10:43.139 Five prayers in the day and night." 00:10:43.139 --> 00:10:46.139 The hadith was narrated by Muslim. 00:10:46.139 --> 00:10:50.259 Regarding this, Shaykh al-Islam, may Allah have mercy on him, says: 00:10:50.259 --> 00:10:53.259 Just as one entering Islam, 00:10:53.259 --> 00:10:57.259 Cannot, upon his entry, be taught all its laws, 00:10:57.259 --> 00:10:59.259 And be commanded to perform them all. 00:10:59.259 --> 00:11:02.259 Likewise, the one repenting from sins, 00:11:02.259 --> 00:11:04.259 And the student seeking guidance, 00:11:04.259 --> 00:11:08.259 Cannot, at the beginning, be commanded with the entire religion, 00:11:08.259 --> 00:11:10.259 And be told all knowledge. 00:11:10.259 --> 00:11:13.259 For he cannot bear that. 00:11:13.259 --> 00:11:18.259 And if he cannot bear it, it is not obligatory upon him in this state. 00:11:18.259 --> 00:11:20.259 And if it is not obligatory, 00:11:20.259 --> 00:11:25.259 It is not for the scholar or the ruler to make it all obligatory from the start. 00:11:25.259 --> 00:11:27.259 Rather, he should overlook the enjoining and forbidding, 00:11:27.259 --> 00:11:31.259 Of what cannot be known or practiced until the time of possibility. 00:11:31.259 --> 00:11:35.259 And this is not a matter of condoning prohibitions, 00:11:35.259 --> 00:11:37.259 Or abandoning the enjoining of obligations. 00:11:37.259 --> 00:11:39.259 Because obligation and prohibition, 00:11:39.259 --> 00:11:42.259 Are conditioned by the possibility of knowledge and action. 00:11:44.259 --> 00:11:47.259 Being a good role model in Da'wah. 00:11:47.259 --> 00:11:50.769 One of the most important things that influences those being called, 00:11:50.769 --> 00:11:54.769 Is for the caller to be a good role model for them. 00:11:54.769 --> 00:11:58.769 This is in his pure understanding of the religion and its fundamental principles. 00:11:58.769 --> 00:12:03.769 And his being a role model for them in his conduct, character, and acts of worship. 00:12:03.769 --> 00:12:06.769 When the caller is such, 00:12:06.769 --> 00:12:08.769 He influences people, 00:12:08.769 --> 00:12:12.769 And Allah, the Almighty and Majestic, grants him acceptance among them. 00:12:12.769 --> 00:12:18.909 Exhortational and educational tours. 00:12:18.909 --> 00:12:24.909 These are where some callers head to some villages, rural areas, and remote places, 00:12:24.909 --> 00:12:27.909 For the purpose of teaching people in those places, 00:12:27.909 --> 00:12:31.909 The foundations of their religion, their acts of worship, and their character. 00:12:31.909 --> 00:12:33.909 They live with them for several days, 00:12:33.909 --> 00:12:37.909 To teach them and answer their questions, 00:12:37.909 --> 00:12:41.909 And warn them against the evils of innovations and bad character. 00:12:43.360 --> 00:12:47.360 Da'wah among relatives and family activities. 00:12:47.360 --> 00:12:54.000 By this, we mean Da'wah among members of the small family or the clan. 00:12:54.000 --> 00:12:57.000 And raising their awareness in matters of their religion. 00:12:57.000 --> 00:13:00.000 And warning them against evils and corruption, 00:13:00.000 --> 00:13:03.000 Especially that which is directed toward Muslim women, 00:13:03.000 --> 00:13:07.000 And the attempt to strip them of their religion and westernize them. 00:13:07.000 --> 00:13:13.000 Thus, da'wah activities within families are essential to fortify them by all means, 00:13:13.000 --> 00:13:17.000 Whether through instructional talks or competitions, 00:13:17.000 --> 00:13:20.000 Or the distribution of targeted booklets, 00:13:20.000 --> 00:13:25.000 Or the distribution of scholars' opinions on issues affecting the concepts of correct 'aqidah (creed), 00:13:25.000 --> 00:13:28.000 And the rulings of the lawful and the prohibited. 00:13:29.769 --> 00:13:32.769 Da'wah through creating righteous environments. 00:13:32.769 --> 00:13:39.700 This method is among the most successful, beneficial, and rapid means of da'wah, 00:13:39.700 --> 00:13:42.700 And for correcting and rooting concepts. 00:13:42.700 --> 00:13:47.700 Because living in righteous environments influences those who dwell within them, 00:13:47.700 --> 00:13:52.700 Through the role models they see and the committed Islamic atmosphere, 00:13:52.700 --> 00:13:56.700 And the benefits of Islamic knowledge that permeate such settings, 00:13:56.700 --> 00:14:00.700 And the cooperation in performing acts of worship and their supererogatory forms. 00:14:00.700 --> 00:14:06.700 For a person is more active in collective environments than when living alone. 00:14:06.700 --> 00:14:09.860 Examples of righteous environments include: 00:14:09.860 --> 00:14:13.860 Hajj and 'Umrah trips and long journeys, 00:14:13.860 --> 00:14:16.860 Circles for memorizing and contemplating the Qur'an, 00:14:16.860 --> 00:14:20.860 And other such collective activities. 00:14:20.860 --> 00:14:25.850 Jihad in the path of Allah, the Almighty and Majestic. 00:14:25.850 --> 00:14:32.389 Jihad in the path of Allah, the Exalted, comes at the pinnacle of the means of da'wah, 00:14:32.389 --> 00:14:36.389 Especially when those who obstruct the path of Allah, the Exalted, stand in the way, 00:14:36.389 --> 00:14:39.389 And prevent the truth from reaching the people. 00:14:39.389 --> 00:14:47.389 Thus, Jihad comes to remove and dismantle those who stand between the people and the religion of truth, 00:14:47.389 --> 00:14:50.389 So that people may know this religion in its true form, 00:14:50.389 --> 00:14:53.389 And enjoy entering into it. 00:14:53.389 --> 00:14:59.450 Da'wah through mutual exhortation to the truth and mutual exhortation to patience. 00:14:59.450 --> 00:15:07.409 The Almighty said: ﴾By time, indeed mankind is in loss﴿. 00:15:07.409 --> 00:15:14.409 “Save those who believe and do good works, and exhort one another to truth and exhort one another to endurance.” (103:3) 00:15:15.470 --> 00:15:20.470 From the plural form, "and they exhort one another to the truth and exhort one another to patience," 00:15:20.470 --> 00:15:23.470 It is understood that da'wah to the truth, 00:15:23.470 --> 00:15:30.470 Requires the cooperation of reformers, their gathering, consultation, and organization among themselves. 00:15:30.470 --> 00:15:33.470 It is not sufficient to rely on individual da'wah. 00:15:33.470 --> 00:15:36.470 Regarding this, Allah, the Exalted, says: 00:15:36.470 --> 00:15:41.470 ﴾And let there be [arising] from you a nation inviting to [all that is] good﴿. 00:15:41.470 --> 00:15:44.470 And the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 00:15:44.470 --> 00:15:49.470 "A group of my Ummah will continue to be manifest upon the truth, 00:15:49.470 --> 00:15:51.470 They will not be harmed by those who forsake them, 00:15:51.470 --> 00:15:55.470 Until the command of Allah comes while they are in that state." 00:15:55.470 --> 00:15:57.539 Narrated by Muslim. 00:15:57.539 --> 00:16:03.789 Therefore, the establishment of a group that mutually exhorts one another to the truth and invites to it, 00:16:03.789 --> 00:16:07.789 Is among the most important means and methods of da'wah to Allah. 00:16:07.789 --> 00:16:13.789 For the enemies fight the religion of Islam and its people through cooperation and planning among themselves, 00:16:13.789 --> 00:16:17.789 And they devise malicious plans for this. 00:16:17.789 --> 00:16:20.789 Thus, it is not appropriate to confront them with individual efforts, 00:16:20.789 --> 00:16:24.789 Rather, a collective confrontation is necessary. 00:16:24.789 --> 00:16:29.649 The Clear Proclamation (al-Balagh al-Mubin). 00:16:29.649 --> 00:16:34.649 The Clear Proclamation is based on two fundamental clarifications: 00:16:34.649 --> 00:16:35.649 First: 00:16:35.649 --> 00:16:37.649 Clarifying the path of the believers, 00:16:37.649 --> 00:16:43.649 By explaining their creed and the rulings of their religion regarding their acts of worship and their dealings. 00:16:43.649 --> 00:16:44.649 Second: 00:16:44.649 --> 00:16:48.649 Clarifying the path of the criminals, their deception, and their methods, 00:16:48.649 --> 00:16:51.649 And their plans to obstruct the path of Allah, 00:16:51.649 --> 00:16:55.649 Whether they are disbelievers or hypocrites. 00:16:55.649 --> 00:16:59.649 Without knowledge of these two paths and clarifying them to the people, 00:16:59.649 --> 00:17:03.649 There is no proclamation and no effective da'wah. 00:17:03.649 --> 00:17:08.569 Righteous leadership. 00:17:08.569 --> 00:17:12.569 With the existence of righteous leadership and the Rightly-Guided Caliphate, 00:17:12.569 --> 00:17:15.569 The proclamation and the clarification of the truth to the people are completed, 00:17:15.569 --> 00:17:19.569 Whether that is by the tongue or the sword. 00:17:19.569 --> 00:17:23.569 For without righteous leadership and the Rightly-Guided Caliphate, 00:17:23.569 --> 00:17:26.569 The proclamation will remain limited. 00:17:26.569 --> 00:17:28.569 As it has come in the athar (tradition): 00:17:28.569 --> 00:17:35.210 "Allah restrains through the authority what He does not restrain through the Qur'an." 00:17:35.210 --> 00:17:38.210 Da'wah through dialogue. 00:17:38.210 --> 00:17:42.690 Dialogue is one of the beneficial methods for conveying the truth, 00:17:42.690 --> 00:17:45.720 And it usually takes place between two parties. 00:17:45.720 --> 00:17:48.720 Dialogue is the act of reviewing, 00:17:48.720 --> 00:17:51.720 Meaning that one of the two parties, or both, 00:17:51.720 --> 00:17:55.720 Attempts to return the other to what he perceives as the truth. 00:17:55.720 --> 00:17:57.720 It is of two types: 00:17:57.720 --> 00:18:01.720 First: Dialogue between a scholar and a learner, 00:18:01.720 --> 00:18:04.720 In which the scholar aims to clarify the truth, 00:18:04.720 --> 00:18:07.720 With its evidence, to the one ignorant of it. 00:18:07.720 --> 00:18:11.720 Usually, the learner submits to what the scholar says. 00:18:11.720 --> 00:18:13.910 Second: 00:18:13.910 --> 00:18:17.910 Dialogue between two parties differing on a matter, 00:18:17.910 --> 00:18:22.910 Where each of them clarifies the correctness of his position with the evidence he possesses. 00:18:22.910 --> 00:18:24.910 The goal of this dialogue is: 00:18:24.910 --> 00:18:29.910 Each party inviting the other to his opinion with evidence. 00:18:29.910 --> 00:18:34.910 It is considered successful if the two parties agree on one opinion, 00:18:34.910 --> 00:18:36.910 Or if they do not agree, 00:18:36.910 --> 00:18:42.910 But it becomes clear to each party that the matter they differed upon is open to disagreement, 00:18:42.910 --> 00:18:45.910 And does not lead to division and hostility, 00:18:45.910 --> 00:18:47.910 As in matters of ijtihad (independent legal reasoning), 00:18:47.910 --> 00:18:52.910 And the difference in assessing interests and harms. 00:18:52.910 --> 00:18:56.680 The etiquette and regulations of dialogue. 00:18:56.680 --> 00:18:59.670 In the Book of Allah, the Almighty and Majestic, 00:18:59.670 --> 00:19:03.670 There is a verse that includes three main points of etiquette, 00:19:03.670 --> 00:19:06.670 Which Allah, the Almighty and Majestic, has exhorted us with, 00:19:06.670 --> 00:19:09.670 And dialogue should proceed from them, 00:19:09.670 --> 00:19:13.670 So that its fruit may be effective and beneficial. 00:19:13.670 --> 00:19:15.740 Allah, the Almighty and Majestic, said: 00:19:15.740 --> 00:19:19.740 ﴾Say, "I only advise you of one [thing]— 00:19:19.740 --> 00:19:25.740 that you stand for Allah, [seeking truth] in pairs and individually, and then give thought."﴿ 00:19:25.740 --> 00:19:30.930 The first etiquette is in His saying, "that you stand for Allah," 00:19:30.930 --> 00:19:35.930 And standing for Allah means detachment and sincerity in seeking the truth, 00:19:35.930 --> 00:19:41.930 And submitting to it, and ridding oneself of defending the ego and being biased toward desires. 00:19:41.930 --> 00:19:48.150 The second etiquette is in His saying, "in pairs and individually," 00:19:48.150 --> 00:19:54.150 This means that dialogue and thinking should be between a person and himself, individually, 00:19:54.150 --> 00:19:58.150 Or between one party and another, in pairs, 00:19:58.150 --> 00:20:01.150 And that the dialogue should not be in a gathering of people, 00:20:01.150 --> 00:20:05.150 Because the truth is lost in public atmospheres, 00:20:05.150 --> 00:20:09.150 And it is difficult for the soul to submit to the truth in front of people. 00:20:09.150 --> 00:20:14.150 As for between two individuals, it is more conducive to submitting to the truth. 00:20:14.150 --> 00:20:19.569 The third etiquette is in His saying, "and then give thought," 00:20:19.569 --> 00:20:23.569 Meaning each party employs his intellect after detachment, 00:20:23.569 --> 00:20:28.569 And thinks about the evidence he has and the evidence the other party has, 00:20:28.569 --> 00:20:31.569 And which of them is more deserving of being correct. 00:20:31.569 --> 00:20:37.569 This requires that one does not speak in support of what he holds except with knowledge, 00:20:37.569 --> 00:20:41.569 And that one does not declare his companion wrong except with knowledge. 00:20:41.569 --> 00:20:46.269 Inter-religious dialogue and rapprochement between them. 00:20:46.269 --> 00:20:51.490 This concept has been put forward in the last two decades, 00:20:51.490 --> 00:20:54.490 And those who put it forward intend a dangerous implication, 00:20:54.490 --> 00:20:58.490 Aiming to validate the religion of the Christians and the Jews, 00:20:58.490 --> 00:21:04.490 And the convergence of Islam with these religions through belief in one God, 00:21:04.490 --> 00:21:08.490 And agreement on being affiliated with Abraham, peace be upon him. 00:21:08.490 --> 00:21:12.490 This is a dangerous concept in which they have used, 00:21:12.490 --> 00:21:15.490 The term "rapprochement between religions," 00:21:15.490 --> 00:21:18.490 And the term "Abrahamic religion," 00:21:18.490 --> 00:21:24.519 Which, in their claim, unites Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. 00:21:24.519 --> 00:21:29.519 Whoever believes in these terms invalidates his faith in Islam, 00:21:29.519 --> 00:21:34.549 As it validates these polytheistic religions and recognizes them, 00:21:34.549 --> 00:21:37.549 While in the Book of Allah, the Almighty and Majestic, 00:21:37.549 --> 00:21:42.549 There is no religion except Islam, which is the religion of Tawhid (monotheism). 00:21:42.549 --> 00:21:46.549 “Lo! religion with Allah (is) the Surrender (to His Will and Guidance). Those who (formerly) received the Scripture differed only after knowledge came unto them, through transgression among themselves. Whoso disbelieveth the revelations of Allah (will find that) lo! Allah is swift at reckoning.” (3:19) 00:21:46.549 --> 00:21:49.549 ﴾And whoever desires other than Islam as religion - never will it be accepted from him﴿. 00:21:49.549 --> 00:21:54.549 “And whoso seeketh as religion other than the Surrender (to Allah) it will not be accepted from him, and he will be a loser in the Hereafter.” (3:85) 00:21:54.549 --> 00:22:00.480 The correct concept of dialogue with distorted religions, 00:22:00.480 --> 00:22:04.660 Is a dialogue between a Muslim and a disbeliever. 00:22:04.660 --> 00:22:08.660 “These twain (the believers and the disbelievers) are two opponents who contend concerning their Lord. But as for those who disbelieve, garments of fire will be cut out for them; boiling fluid will be poured down on their heads,” (22:19) 00:22:08.660 --> 00:22:13.660 The verse of Al 'Imran, which was revealed regarding the Christians of Najran, clarifies, 00:22:13.660 --> 00:22:18.660 The dialogue that took place between them and the Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 00:22:18.660 --> 00:22:20.660 And his invitation to them to Tawhid, 00:22:20.660 --> 00:22:24.660 And his clarification of their beliefs and their shirk (polytheism). 00:22:24.660 --> 00:22:29.789 Allah, the Almighty and Majestic, said to His Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him: 00:22:29.789 --> 00:22:36.789 “Say: O People of the Scripture! Come to an agreement between us and you: that we shall worship none but Allah, and that we shall ascribe no partner unto Him, and that none of us shall take others for lords beside Allah. And if they turn away, then say: Bear witness that we are they who have surrendered (unto Him).” (3:64) 00:22:36.789 --> 00:22:41.789 “Say: O People of the Scripture! Come to an agreement between us and you: that we shall worship none but Allah, and that we shall ascribe no partner unto Him, and that none of us shall take others for lords beside Allah. And if they turn away, then say: Bear witness that we are they who have surrendered (unto Him).” (3:64) 00:22:41.789 --> 00:22:46.789 “Say: O People of the Scripture! Come to an agreement between us and you: that we shall worship none but Allah, and that we shall ascribe no partner unto Him, and that none of us shall take others for lords beside Allah. And if they turn away, then say: Bear witness that we are they who have surrendered (unto Him).” (3:64) 00:22:47.789 --> 00:22:52.789 ﴾Then if they turn away, say, "Bear witness that we are Muslims [submitting to Allah]."﴿ 00:22:52.789 --> 00:22:57.819 This is the correct concept of dialogue with the people of disbelieving religions, 00:22:57.819 --> 00:23:01.819 Whether Judaism, Christianity, or others, 00:23:01.819 --> 00:23:04.819 And that is by inviting them to Tawhid, 00:23:04.819 --> 00:23:08.819 And not to recognize them and their books.