The Preaching of Islam: A History of the Propagation of the Muslim Faith (Classic Reprint)

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classes oppressed by taxation, 114 the slaves without hope for the present or the future. As with the besom of God,

But when Muhammad arrived in the environs of Makkah, he sensed that he could not reenter his native city now that his uncle, Abu Talib, was not there to protect him. Pagan hostility toward him had reached the flash point. He realized that if he entered Makkah, he would be killed which suffered no [ 43]distinctions between Arab and non-Arab, between free and slave, to exist among the Up to her death in A.D. 619 (after a wedded life of five and twenty years) she was always ready with sympathy,Non-Muslims with whom there is mutual discussion on tablighand reformation should be treated with compassion and sympathy. Good and noble manners should be displayed in front of them because the display of good morals is an efficacious talisman that transforms a person and dismisses jealousy, malice, enmity and hatred from the heart, but attracts a virtue of obedience and acceptance. Allah created man and caused him to dwell on this earth, but He did not forsake him. Rather He gave him what he needs of food, drink and clothing, and revealed to him throughout the ages a path to follow and be guided by. The interests and happiness of mankind at every time and in every place depend upon following the path of Allah and rejecting all others: Cnut, who forcibly rooted out paganism from his dominions. 5 Abbot Gottfried and Bishop Christian, though less successful in converting the pagan

in the two preceding reigns; 132 he sought to curry their favour by persecuting the Muʻtazilites, forbidding all further Calling others to Islam is an honourable mission. This is the work of the prophets and messengers. The Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) explained that his mission in life, and the mission of his followers, is to call people to Allah . Allah says (interpretation of the meaning):

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Makkah had proved inhospitable to Islam and it occurred to the Prophet that he ought, perhaps to try to preach the new faith in some other city. The nearest city was Ta’if, 70 miles in the south-east of Makkah, and he went there in late 619. Zayd bin Haritha went with him. Interior of the mosque of the Metwaleys, with congregation, Cairo, Egypt. Coloured lithograph by Louis Haghe after David Roberts, 1849. Wellcome Collection. 2. Genres of Muslim preaching mythical personage, the Muslim warrior with sword in one hand and Qurʼān in the other, 3—but in the quiet, unobtrusive labours of the preacher and the trader who have carried

Allah the Almighty says that if you do this work with utmost diligence, utmost courage, with all your abilities and with prayers to Allah the Almighty, then Allah the Almighty will continue to unite you with pure natured ones, insha-Allah.” (Friday Sermon, delivered on 8 October 2004)

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The significance and fundamentals of preaching are clearly visible in light of the Holy Quran, the example of the Holy Prophet sa, the Promised Messiah asand the instructions, excellent example and guidance of the Khulafa. The fact is that the real teaching of Islam today is with the Ahmadiyya Jamaat. Therefore, it is our first responsibility to make it known to others as soon as possible. May Allah grant us success in this. Amin.”