Dr Said Bouizeri: Professor at the faculty of law and political sciences, university of Mouloud Mammeri Tizi-Ouzou.

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The secretary of the Mosque’ scientific council and the secretary of the Reconciliation Council of Tizi-Ouzou- Algeria

Fiqh Ed-Dawa Arezki Sharfaoui Mosque, Tizi-ouzou, Algeria

The rules of Dawa

The success of Dawa depends on the presence of basic rules and guidelines, and the most
important ones are:

1. Caring about winning people's hearts.

This can be achieved through:

 Saying good: The Almighty Allah said: «Have you not reflected how Allah has set a
similitude? A good word is like a good tree, whose roots are firm and its branches are in
heaven. It gives its produce every season, by the leave of its Lord. And Allah sets
similitude for people that they may be admonished». [Surat Ibrahîm, 24, 25]

 Making people feel that they are called to Islam and not to gain personal loot. As an
example of this, the story of the queen Balqis with the prophet Solomon may peace be upon him.
sent a letter to her, she offered him a gift, and she said to her people: «If he accepts it (the gift)
he is a king, so you must fight against him, and if he refuses it he is a prophet, so you
must follow him».
The Almighty Allah said: «Take this letter from me and deliver it to them, then stand
aside and await their reply. She said: "O chiefs, surely an honorable letter has been cast
before me. It is from Solomon and it is "In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, and the
Compassionate". And hold not your head to me in haughtiness, and come to me as
Muslims (submitting to the will of Allah). She said: "O chiefs, counsel me on this matter, I
would not decide before consulting you". They said: "We are powerful and courageous,
but the decision rests with you, so give us your command". She said: "Surely, kings, when
they enter a town, ruin it and make the noblest of its people abased, and thus do they
behave. And now I am sending them a gift, to see what my emissary brings back. So,
when her emissary came to Solomon, Solomon said: "Are you sending us wealth and that
which Allah has bestowed on me is better than what he has given you? But it is you who
rejoice in your gift! Go back to them, and we shall come to them with such hosts as they
will never be able to meet, and we shall expel them from there in disgrace, and they shall
be abased and utterly humbled". Solomon said: "O chiefs, which one of you will bring me
her throne before they come to you in submission? One of Jinn said: "I will bring it to you
before you rise from your council, indeed I have full strength and I am trust worthy. The
one who possessed knowledge of the scriptures said: "I will bring it to you in the wink of
an eye". So, when he saw it before himself, he said: "This is from my Lord's bounty, that
he may try me whether I am grateful or ungrateful. And whoever is grateful, he is grateful
for his own souls good, and whoever is ungrateful, indeed my Lord is All Sufficient, the
Generous". He said: "Disguise her throne for her, and we will see whether she will
recognize it or if she will be unable to". So, when she came it was said: "Is yours like
this? She said: "It looks like it". And we were given the knowledge before her and we are
Muslims. And that she worshipped other than Allah hindered her, surely she was from a
pagan people. It was said to her: "Enter the Palace". And when she saw it she thought it
was a pool of water, and she bared her legs, so Solomon said: "It is a palace paved with
crystal glass", she said: "My Lord, I have wronged myself and I am now Muslim and have
submitted, together with Solomon, to the will of Allah, the Lord of the worlds"». [Surat An-
Naml, 28, 44]
 Bearing the called people's problems and worries as far as possible. The prophet- may
peace be upon him- said: «Support your brother, tyrant is he or tyrannized. Thus, if he is
tyrant bring him to the right way, and if he is tyrannized then support him». [Reported by
Al-Bukhari ]
There is a saying that says: «Help your brother even with voice».

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2. Being a model when calling to Allah's way.

The Dâ’iya, in order to convey successfully the principles and the values of Islam, must be a
model to the persons he calls to Allah's way either in his behaviours or in his morals and education.
It is said that: «Actions speak louder than words».
The Almighty Allah said: «Do you enjoin the performance of good deeds on the people
and neglect it yourselves, while you recite the Book, do you not have any sense? ». [Surat
Al-Baqara, 44]
«O you who believe! Why do you say that which you do not do? It is most detestable in
the sight of Allah, that you say what you do not do». [Surat As-Saf, 2, 3]

3. The priority of introducing Islam to people over charging them with duties.

The knowledge of the truth leads to loving and following it. Indeed, the obedience of Allah is
a result of knowing the truth.

A) The obligation of knowing the Almighty Allah: it means to be aware that He is the
One and the Only, He has no partners. He is the Creator, the One who sent messengers to His
servants to guide them to the right way, and appointed a Last Day for judgment. He said: «And
fear a day when you shall be returned to Allah, then every soul shall be recompensed in
all fairness for what it has earned, and none shall be dealt with unjustly». [Surat Al-Baqara,
281]

B) The person's knowledge of the essence of his existence: to know that he is created
by the Almighty Allah to worship and obey Him.

C) The knowledge of the universe: to know that the Almighty Allah created this universe
and made Man His successor in the earth. This succession requires from him inhabiting the earth
and mediating on it.

D) Man's knowledge of his inevitable death: Man must be aware that he is going to die
sooner or later. The Almighty Allah said: «Whenever you are death will overtake you, even
though you may be in fortified towers. If they have good fortune they say: "This is from
Allah ", and if a misfortune befalls them they say: "This is from you". Say" It is all from
Allah. So, what is the matter with these people that they do not try to understand
anything». [Surat An-Nissâ', 78]
«… For every term has a book». [Surat Ar-Ra'd, 38]
Death is a long journey that requires provision, and the best provision is piety.

4. Gradation in charging people with duties.

The Dâ’iya must charge people progressively with performing pious deeds and rejecting the
objectionable ones. The Almighty Allah informed us in the Noble Qur’ân that He created the Heavens
and the earth in six days. He said: «And We created the Heavens, the earth and what is
between them in six days, and no weariness touches us». [Surat Qâf, 38]. This does not
mean that He could not create them at once and He is the All Powerful and the All-Able to create
them in a little while, but He wanted to teach us the principle of gradation in doing things. Indeed,
the Almighty Allah also revealed the Qur’ân to the prophet -may peace be upon him- on stages for
23 years. He said: « And the unbelievers say: "Why has the Qur’ân not been revealed to
him all at once? This is so We may strengthen your heart thereby, and We revealed it part
after part». [Surat Al-Furqân, 32]
For this reason the prophet -may peace be upon him- was advising his messengers to charge
people gradually with duties.
As an example of this, when the prophet -may peace be upon him- sent Muaâd Bnu Jabal to
Yemen he said to him: «You will meet a kin from the People of the Book. Once there, invite
them to confess that there no god but Allah and Muhammad is His messenger. If they

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confess it, inform them that Allah has ordained five prayers a day and night. And if they a
accede to your request, inform them that Allah ordered their rich to pay alms to their
poor. If they accept, so be aware of taking their lawful money falsely, and fear the
invocation of the tyrannized against you for his invocation is not rejected». [Reported by
Al-Bukhari ]

5. The priority of teaching the rudiments over the branches.

This rule implies that the Dâ’iya must give precedence to the bases of religion (faith and
worship) over its branches, and consider its generalities. The Dâ’iya must not busy himself with the
diverging subsidiary matters because dealing with such matters leads to the waste of time, energy
and the missing of the objectives.

6. Facilitating things and not hardening them.

The Dâ’iya must not be too stern with people. He must simplify to them his message. The
prophet -may peace be upon him- said: «Facilitate things and do not harden them». [Reported
by Anass ]
He also said: «You are sent to facilitate things and not to harden them». [Reported
by Al-Bukhari from Abi Hurayra ]
In the Islamic Fiqh, there are many alleviations and permissions such as that of substitution
like the substitution of water for clean sand or earth (Tayamum) when water is not available to
make ablution or in case of inability to use it; and that of abrogation such as the abrogation of some
worships for legal reasons like breaking the fast during Ramadan due to illness. The Almighty Allah
said: «Allah desires to make things easier for you, for mankind is created weak (to resist
his lusts) ». [Surat An-Nissâ'/ the Women, 28]

7. Giving glad-tidings to people and not frightening them.

The Dâ’iya must make people love the Almighty Allah in order to worship him, and inform
them that obeying Allah is all good for them in this world and in the Hereafter. For this reason, the
Almighty Allah sent down messengers and settled divine legislations, He said: «And we did not
send you but as a mercy to all beings». [Surat Al-Anbiyâ’, 107]

8. The priority of making people interested in Islam over horrifying them.

The Dâ’iya must introduce first the verses and the Ahadith that arouse people's interest in
Islam and make them love the Almighty Allah, then the frightening ones. Indeed, Allah has names of
beauty like the Merciful, the Compassionate, the Sublime, the Forgiver, the Most Affectionate, and
names of majesty like the Superior Force, the Compeller, the Supreme Avenger…
Among the verses that show this, the following ones:
«The One who created me, and He guides me. And He gives me to eat and to drink,
and who heals me when I am sick, and who ordains me to die, then gives me life, and
whom I hope will forgive me my sins on the Day of Judgment…». [Surat Ash-Shua'ra, from
78 to 82]
«And We shall remove whatever ill-feeling had been in their chests against one
another, the rivers shall flow beneath them and they shall say: "Praise be to Allah, who
has guided us to this, indeed our Lord's messengers came with truth and we would never
have been guided if Allah had not guided us" and they shall hear a call, "this is your
paradise which you have inherited for righteous deeds». [Surat Al-A'râf, 43]
He also said: «Say: "O my servant who have transgressed against their souls, do not
despair of Allah's mercy, surely Allah forgives all sins, and surely He is the All- Forgiving,
the Most Merciful». [Surat Az-Zumar, 53]
«And I have said: "Ask for forgiveness from your Lord, indeed He is the Most
Forgiving». [Surat Nooh, 10]

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Abu Hurayra reported that the prophet -may peace be upon him- said: «Do you think if a
stream flows before your house’s door and you wash from it five times a day that it
remains from your filth something? They said: "Nothing will remain". The prophet said:
"So likewise the Almighty Allah wipes out misdeeds with prayer». [Reported by Al-Bukhari ]
Abu Hurayra reported that the prophet -may peace be upon him- said that Allah the Great
said: « I have prepared for my righteous servants what no eye has seen nor any ear has
heard nor any human mind has realized (nor it has occurred to any human being) ».[
Reported by Al-Bukhari ]

9. The priority of emptying people of their bad morals over filling them with good ones.

This rule implies the precedence of relinquishing the bad thoughts and behaviours over
acquiring good habits and virtues.
Indeed, the Almighty Allah preceded the abandonment of worshiping false deities over
believing in Him, He said: «Whoever disbelieves in Taghut (anything worshipped other than
the real God (Allah)) and believes in Allah, and then he has grasped the most trustworthy
handhold that will never break. And Allah is All- Hearer, All- Knower». [Surat Al-Baqara,
256]

10. The priority of altering the selves over the actualities (the conditions of people).

The Almighty Allah said: «Surely Allah does not change the condition of people unless
they change what is in themselves». [Surat Ar'Râd, 11]
This verse indicates the necessity of devoting all one's time and energy to change the selves
and not sparing them in altering the actualities for the latter will be changed only when people
transform what is in themselves.

11. Facilitating repentance and disdaining the perpetration of sin.

The Dâ’iya must open all the doors of repentance to the insubordinate so that they will be
emboldened to repent and heartened to return to Allah. The Almighty Allah said: «O my servant
who have transgressed against their souls, do not despair of Allah's mercy, surely Allah
forgives all sins, and surely He is the All-Forgiving, the Most Merciful». [Surat Az-Zumar,
53]
The prophet- may peace be upon him said in a Qudusi Hadith (it is the Hadith whose meaning
is revealed by Allah, and its words are the prophet's): «The Jin, human being and I are in great
news. I create and others are adored. I bestow on them bounty and others are thanked.
My benevolence goes down to them, and their wickedness goes up to Me. I give them
wealth and I am in no need of them. They do not thank Me and they are in need of Me. The
one who comes to Me, I receive him from the far distance, and the one who abstains from
Me I call on him from the near distance. Those who thank Me I give them more opulence,
and those who adore (worship) Me are the honourable. I am always with those who
remember Me, and those who disobey Me are never repulsed from My mercy. I thank the
little (easy) work and I pardon plenty of errors». [Reported by Abu Dawûd ]
Ibn Al-Qaim made a commentary on this Hadith, he said: «Allah is delighted at His servant's
repentance. His delight is that of beneficence and charity and not that of a Lord who is in need of his
servant's repentance».

12. The continuity of education after repentance.

The repentant need perpetual education to remain steadfast in their repentance. The
Almighty Allah said: «Surely those who say: "Our Lord is Allah" and stand steadfast, they
shall not fear nor shall they grieve». [Surat Al-Ahqâf, 13]
The repentant shall not treat the other insubordinate haughtily; he must not forget that he
was once a disobedient and Allah guided him to the right way, He said: «…You were like
that(unbelievers) before but Allah showed his grace upon you...». [Surat An-Nissâ, 94]

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13. Correcting the thought before guiding the behaviour.

Correcting the thoughts of the repentant must take precedence over guiding their behaviours
because behaviours are practical translation of thoughts.
Understanding the matters of the Muslim nation and interacting with them are required for
correcting people’s thoughts.

14. Adjusting the beginnings, steering the steps and striving to achieve the aims.

In his mission of Dawa, the Dâ’iya goes through many stages. For this, he needs constant
guidance to remain steadfast. He shall also endeavour to realize the aims he designed in his Dawa:
long-term, short-term and medium-term aims, at all levels.

15. The precedence of understanding over learning by heart.

This rule implies the necessity to impress and deepen the notion of understanding because it
guarantees the memorization and adjusts the behaviours. The Almighty Allah said: «And We
inspired Solomon to understand it, and we gave to each of them wisdom and
knowledge…». [Surat Al-Anbiyâ’, 79]

16. Striving to unify the souls and not the bodies.

The Dâ’iya must work towards making the hearts of people go out of others as to realize the
aim mentioned in the following Hadith: «The believers, as regard mutual love, affection, and fellow-
feeling are like one body; when any part of it aches, the whole body shares its sleeplessness and
fever». [Reported by Al-Bukhari and Muslim]
Indeed, it is necessary to strive for joining up the Muslims, and strengthening and deepening
the senses of love and brotherhood in Allah between them.

17. Achieving faithfulness and devotion to Allah.

This rule shows that the Dâ’iya must be sincere with Allah and devotes to Him all his deeds,
and to be nothing but a truthful Dâ’iya. He must also worship none but Allah.

The Almighty Allah said: «And they were not enjoined but to worship Allah alone in
sincere devotion, and with purity of faith, and to establish prayer, and to pay alms. Surely
this is the faith of the upright nation». [Surat Al-Bayina, 5]
He also said: «Surely We have revealed to you the Qur’ân with truth, so worship Allah
sincerely in devotion to him alone. Surely sincere religion is for Allah alone, and those
who take guardians other than Him saying: "We only worship them that they may bring us
closer to Allah", Allah will judge between them in that wherein they differ. Indeed, Allah
does not guide any ungrateful liar». [Surat Az-Zumar, 2, 3]
Among the aspects of faithfulness:
- Freeing oneself of any obligation for the enemies of Allah and His religion, and being totally
submissive to Allah. The Almighty Allah said: «O you who believe! Do not take My enemies and
yours for friends, offering them friendship, while they have rejected the truth that has
come to you, and expelling the messengers and you only because you believe in Allah
your Lord. If you go forth to strive in My cause and seeking My good pleasure, (take them
not as friends) holding secret converse of friendship with them, while I am best aware of
what you hide and what you reveal, and whoever of you does that has truly gone astray
from the right path. If they have upper hand over you, they will be your enemies, and will
stretch out their hands and their tongues towards your with evil intent, and they wish
that you may disbelieve. Neither your blood relatives nor your children will avail you; on
the Day of Resurrection He shall sever the ties between you. And Allah sees whatever you
do». [Surat Al-Mumtahana, 1, 2, 3]

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He also said: «The believers should not take the unbelievers, nor other than the a
believers, for allies, and whoever does this has deprived himself from Allah's blessing, but
you should guard yourselves against them in devotion to Allah, and Allah cautions you
directly, and to Allah is the final destiny». [Surat Al-Imrân, 28]
He also said: «And Abraham prayed for his father forgiveness only because of a
promise he had made for him, but when it became clear to him that his father was the
enemy of Allah, he disavowed him, surely Abraham was most tender hearted,
forbearing».[Surat At-Tawba, 114]
Al-Bayhaqi reported in his "Musnad" from Abdul Allah bnu Messaoud -may Allah be pleased
with him- that the prophet -may peace be upon him- said: «O Ibn Messaoud! Do you know
which of Islam's bounds is most firm? » He said: "Allah and His messenger know". He said: «It
is loyalty to Allah, loving and hating for Allah's sake». [Reported by Al-Bayhaqi]
Indeed, the prophet's life was a true picture of loyalty and devotion to Allah; in his tenet, in
his worship, and in his transactions.

18. Calling to Allah's way with insight.

It implies that the promulgation of Islam must be done with understanding, knowledge and
clear insight, in sayings and deeds. This will be only by acquainting with people's psychological,
intellectual and social states. The Almighty Allah said: «Say this is my way, I invite to Allah
with sure knowledge, and I call whoever follows me. And glory be to Allah! Never will I
associate partners with Allah». [Surat Yusuf, 108 ]

19. Seizing the occurred instrumentalities with a possible effort and awaiting Allah's
assistance.

A) Seizing the occurred instrumentalities: the Dâ’iya must consider all the available
opportunities. He has to work according to the prophet' saying: «Resolve upon something, then
trust in Allah».
The Almighty Allah said: «And those who believe, and have emigrated and have
striven in Allah's cause and those who gave refuge to the emigrants and helped them,
those are the true believers, for them there is forgiveness and a most generous
provision». [Surat Al-Anfâl, 74]

B) Making the utmost effort: the Dâ’iya must spend his efforts to the limits of his ability
and energy. The Almighty Allah said: «Allah does not impose on any soul a burden greater
that it can bear, it receives every good that it earns, and it suffers evil that it earns».
[Surat Al-Baqara, 286]
The prophet - may peace be upon him used to invoke Allah saying: «My Lord, I ask your
protection against anxiety and sorrow, and against impotence and indolence, and against
stinginess and cowardice…».[Reported by Al-Bukhari]

C) Awaiting Allah's assistance: the Dâ’iya must consider the fact that the Almighty Allah is
the Only One who grants success, so he has to seize the obtainable and occurred opportunities and
ask support and success from Him. The Almighty Allah said: «And Allah made this as a glad
tiding for you and to assure your hearts with it, and victory is only from Allah the
Almighty, the All Wise». [Surat Al-Imrân, 126].

D) Not hastening the pick up of the fruits (i.e. the reward). The Almighty Allah said:
«… Surely I will show you My Signs, so do not demand that I make haste». [Surat Al-
Anbiyâ’, 37]

20. Comprehensiveness in understanding and specialization in action.

This rule implies that the Dâ’iya must understand Islam clearly and recognize its ability to
regulate and manage all the aspects of life at the individual level or the collective one. It also
indicates the necessity to specialize in a given domain, because this specialization guarantees the
cooperation and collaboration of the efforts of the Du’ât.

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21. Giving advice in a well mannered way.
No man is safe from going wrong. Being so, every Muslim must serve as a mirror for his
Muslim brother; he advises him a good advice when necessary. The Almighty Allah said: «And
enjoin each other to follow the truth, and enjoin each other to be patient». [Surat Al-Asr, 3]
The prophet -may peace be upon him- said: «Religion is advice». We (the Sahaba) said: "To
whom it is directed o messenger of Allah? He said: «To Allah and His Book and His messengers,
the leaders of the Muslims and their common folk». [Reported by Muslim ]
Omar bnu Al-Khatâb said: «May Allah have mercy upon he who tells me my
shortcomings».

A) Ethics of advice:
- Faithfulness: it implies that one must offer an advice for the sake of Allah and not to blame
or display the advised person’s shortcomings.
- Giving it secretly: through a letter, cassette, dual meeting…
- Being lenient with people because the latter have a distaste for aggression and harshness.
The Almighty Allah said: «It was by Allah's mercy that you were kind to them, and if you
had been harsh and hard of heart, they would have dispersed from around you…».[ Surat
Al-Imrân 159]
Ibn Abass -may Allah be pleased with them- reported that the prophet -may peace be upon
him- said to Ashbah bnu Abd Qayss: «You have two characteristics that Allah likes: leniency
and forbearance». [Reported by Muslim ]
Aicha (the prophet's wife) reported that the prophet -may peace be upon him- said:
«Leniency embellishes the thing that contains it, and the thing that contains no leniency is
disgraceful». [Reported by Al-Bukhari ]

22. Being aware of the ordeals.

Many words that have approximate meaning with the word "affliction" are mentioned in the
Qur’ân like trial, test, ordeal…

A) Test.
The Almighty Allah said: «… And We try you by evil and good for testing, and then to
Us shall you be returned». [Surat Al-Anbiyâ’/ the Prophets, 35]
He also said: «So when Tâlut went forth with the armies he said: "Allah will try you
at the stream, whoever drinks of its water will not be my companion…».[ Surat As-Sâffât/
the Ranged in Ranks, from the verse 106]

B) Trial.
The Almighty Allah said: «Do the people think that they will be left to say: "We
believe" and they shall not be tried? And We have already tried those who are true and
the liars». [Surat Al-Ankabût, 2, 3]
«…The Day when they will be tormented at the Fire. Taste your torment! This is what you
sought to hasten». [Surat Athâriyât, 13, 14]
He also said: «Surely those who lower their voices in the presence of Allah's messenger,
those are they who Allah has tested for piety; they shall have forgiveness and a great
reward». [Surat Al-Hujurât, 3]

-Ordeal is Allah's rule in the universe. The Almighty Allah said: «Indeed, We created mankind of
a small quantity of mingled liquid, to try him, so We made him hearing and seeing». [Surat
Al-Inssan, 2]
- Life is the world of ordeal, and the Hereafter is the world of reward. The Almighty Allah said:
«Every soul shall taste death, and you shall surely be paid fully your reward on the Day of
Resurrection, then whoever is removed away from the Fire and is admitted to paradise
has succeeded, and the life of this world is nothing more than a deceiving vanity». [Surat
Al-Imrân, 185]
Ali Bnu Abi Taleb -may Allah honor him- said: «Life is going by and the Hereafter is coming,
and for each of them its people. So, be among the people of the Hereafter and not those of the

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life…. Indeed, today (life) is for work and not for judgment, and tomorrow (the Hereafter) is for a
judgment and not for work».
- The believer is afflicted. The Almighty Allah said: «And surely We will try you with
some of fear and hunger, and diminishment of wealth, lives and gains, but give glad
tidings to those who are patient. Who say when catastrophe strikes them, to Allah we
belongs and to him we return. Those are they on whom are prayers and mercy from their
Lord, and those are the rightly guided». [Surat Al-Baqara, 155, 156, 157]

23. Steadiness in the path of Dawa.

A) The definition of steadiness: in the Arabic language, the word "thabbat" (steadiness or
being steadfast) has many meanings, among them:
- Strength and strengthening.
- Endurance and patience.
- Resistance.
- Stability.

B) Its meaning in the Noble Qur’ân:

B-1- The strengthening of the heart: The Almighty Allah said: «And the unbelievers
say: "Why has the Qur’ân not been revealed to him all at once? This is so We may
strengthen your heart thereby, and We revealed it part after part». [Surat Al-Furqân, 32]
Among the invocations of the prophet - may peace be upon him- the following ones:
«O my Lord! Make my heart constant on your religion».
«O You, who changes the hearts, make our hearts stead-fast on your religion».
Ali Bnu Abi Taleb -may Allah honor him- said to the prophet -may peace be upon him- when
he sent him to Yemen: « They are more aged than me». The prophet said: «Go! Surely Allah will
make you fluent, and guide you to the truth». [Reported by Abu Dawûd ]

B-2- Steadiness in moments when one shall be just and right: The Almighty Allah said:
«Allah makes the believers hold firm to the truth in this life and in the Hereafter...».
[Surat Ibrahîm, 27]

B-3- Bravery and intrepidity when fighting the enemies: The Almighty Allah said: «O
you who believe! If you strive for Allah's cause, He will help you and make you
steadfast». [Surat Muhammad, 7]
«O you who believe! When you meet a host in combat, be steadfast and remember
Allah frequently, that you may gain victory». [Surat Al-Anfâl, 45]

C) The Fruits of steadiness.

- Sincere faith.
- Sincere worship.
- The continuity of doing good deeds.
- Uprightness.
- Endurance and Patience.
- Surmounting the obstacles.
- The unity of the Muslim rows (Islamic brotherhood).
- Trust and confidence in Allah, trust and confidence in Islam (refute the suspicions raised
against it), and confidence in oneself (to be proud of being Muslim).
- Spreading Islam all over the world.
- Working towards the consolidation of Islam and its spreading.

24. Enjoining all what is good and forbidding all what is wrong.
- This rule is among the main bases upon which the call to Allah depends, and it is one of the
characteristics of the Muslim nation. The Almighty Allah said: «You are the best nation to have
been raised up for human kind. You enjoin what is right, and forbid what is wrong, and
you believe in Allah». [Surat Al-Imrân, 110]

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The secretary of the Mosque’ scientific council and the secretary of the Reconciliation Council of Tizi-Ouzou- Algeria

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The rules of Dawa

He also said: «And be a nation inviting to uprightness and enjoining right and a
forbidding wrong, those they are the successful». [Surat Al-Imrân, 104]
The prophet -may peace be upon him- said: «He who sees atrocious acts must alter
them by his hands (i.e. authority), and if he is not able, so with his tongue (.i.e. saying or
advice) and if he is unable, so with his heart (i.e. denying them), and this is the lowest
degree of faith (.i.e. the least that one can do) ». [Reported by Muslim and others]
- This characteristic confirms the liveliness of the Muslim's heart. In this context, Ibn Al-Qaim
said in his Madâridj As-Sâlikîn: «He (the Muslim) likes good and hates the objectionable».
- The application of this rule should be in conformity with religion and its principles. Indeed,
"right" is what the Islamic Sharia affirmed and "wrong" is what it disavows.
- Calling people to what right is easier than calling them to shun what is forbidden. Ibn Al-
Qaim limited in his Book “Informing the Signers” Vol3, p4, 5, four degrees of disavowal; they are:
1. To remove the evil deed and substitute it by a good one.
2. To lessen the intensity of the evil deed without being totally taken out.
3. To erase an evil deed and substitute it by another evil deed.
4. To remove an evil deed and perform a worst evil deed.
The two first degrees are allowable, the third is under discussion, and the fourth is forbidden.
- Observing the ethics of enjoining what is good and forbidding what is wrong, among them:
1. Adopting the principle of gradation.
2. Avoiding the mentioning of called people’s names, and states; indeed, the prophet -may
peace be upon him used to say, when he wants to advice someone: “what’s up or what’s the matter
with people”.
3. Observing true information and exact facts and data.
4. Relying on evidences and proofs, and using the legal texts.

25. Considering the different types of Fiqh (understandings).

The prophet -may peace be upon him- said: «The one whom Allah likes makes him
skilled in religion». [Reported by Al-Bukhari]
Among the types of understandings that help the Dâ’iya to promulgate Islam, the following
ones:
- The understanding of the texts (Qur’ân and Ahadith).
- The understanding of the aims of Sharia.
- The understanding of preferences.
- The understanding of the priorities.
- The understanding of the actuality.
- The understanding of divergence.

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