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Dr Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips Founder: Islamic Online University Dr Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips is a Jamaican Canadian Islamic Scholar who converted to Islam in the early seventies after journeying politically and intellectually from Christianity to Communism. Shortly after his reversion to Islam, he embarked on a spiritual academic journey to the other side of the world seeking Islamic knowledge. This journey took him to Saudi Arabia where he completed a BA in Islamic studies in Madeenah, and an MA in Islamic Theology in Riyadh, then to the University of Wales, UK, where he completed a PhD in Islamic Theology in the early nineties.

Dr Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips Founder: Islamic Online University Dr Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips is a Jamaican Canadian Islamic Scholar who converted to Islam in the early seventies after journeying politically and intellectually from Christianity to Communism. Shortly after his reversion to Islam, he embarked on a spiritual academic journey to the other side of the world seeking Islamic knowledge. This journey took him to Saudi Arabia where he completed a BA in Islamic studies in Madeenah, and an MA in Islamic Theology in Riyadh, then to the University of Wales, UK, where he completed a PhD in Islamic Theology in the early nineties. Dr Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips is a Jamaican Canadian Islamic Scholar who converted to Islam in the early seventies after journeying politically and intellectually from Christianity to Communism.

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Shortly after his reversion to Islam, he embarked on a spiritual academic journey to the other side of the world seeking Islamic knowledge. This journey took him to Saudi Arabia where he completed a BA in Islamic studies in Madeenah, and an MA in Islamic Theology in Riyadh, then to the University of Wales, UK, where he completed a PhD in Islamic Theology in the early nineties. After graduation from Madeenah, Dr Bilal became a teacher of Islamic studies for 10 years in an Islamic High School, Manaret Riyadh, and a lecturer of Arabic and Islamic studies in the American University in Dubai, UAE, for another 10 years. During his 10 years in the UAE, he founded and taught at the Islamic Information Center in Dubai, and during his subsequent 7 years in Qatar he has been an Islamic consultant and lecturer for the Islamic Information wing of Sh. Dr Bilal Philips has written, translated and commented on over 50 published books on various Islamic topics.

He has also edited and published the 56 book Eemaan Reading Series for children and presented Islamic programs for a number of years on Riyadh Channel 2TV, Sharjah TV for ten years, as well as Peace TV, Huda TV, Islam Channel, UK, and the Deen Show, Chicago, USA. In 2002 Dr Philips founded and headed the Islamic studies department of Preston University, Ajman, UAE, and in 2007 he founded and headed the Islamic Studies Academy, Doha, Qatar, while simultaneously launching the Islamic Online University which is currently offering free Islamic courses to over 100,000 registered students from over 207 different countries world wide, and for which he was included in the Jordanian publication, The 500 Most Influential Muslims. Dr Bilal subsequently founded and headed, in 2008, the English medium Islamic studies department of Knowledge International University, who’s Chancellor is Shaikh Dr. ‘Abdur-Rahman ibn ‘Abdil-Azeez Al Sudais and who’s President of the board of trustees is Shaikh ‘Abdul-Azeez ibn ‘Abdullah Al Shaikh, Mufti of Saudi Arabia.

More recently, in 2009, Dr Bilal Philips founded and headed the College of Da’wah and Islamic Culture (English Section), Omdurman Islamic University, Sudan, and established and directed Preston International College in Chennai, India. In March 2010, Dr Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips launched, for the first time in history, an accredited tuition-free BA in Islamic Studies degree course at the Islamic Online University.

DAWAH TRAINING OUR MOTTO: ' INVITE, DON'T FIGHT' The word Dawah means to Invite or to call. Islamically, means to invite people to Allah i.e. Islam, for the sake of Allah. DAWAH IS TO INVITE TO THE HAQQ (The TRUTH which is ALLAH i.e. ISLAM) Three Key important Points to remember for every caller ( Daaee): (1) I ntention: We invite purely for the sake of Allah.

(2) Allah's representative: We are Allah's representative bearing Allah's message. (3) Call or Invite: We INVITE. We don't order, force or fight.BE SINCERE AND HAVE GENUINE LOVE AND CONCERN FOR THE WELL BEING OF OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN HUMANITY. Important points to remember about Dawah (to call or to invite).

(1) Remember dawah on a basic level (to invite) is an obligation as mentioned in the with evidence from Quran and Hadith. No one is excused. Everyone of us has to fulfill this obligation depending on your scope, knowledge and ability if we are to justify our living in non-muslim society/country. If we don't fulfill this obligation, What are we going to say to Allah in the day of judgement, - that we migrated to non-muslim society/country for health, wealth and prosperity i.e.

(answer: Dunya is all he will get as Prophet (pbuh) said, 'whoever emigrated for worldly benefits or for a woman to marry, his emigration was for what he emigrated for. ) - that we lived in non-muslim society/country and didn't move to a muslim land (without a valid reason) because we were born there. (answer: Allah said, '.

Their refuge is Hell - and evil it is as a destination ' S ).that I lived their and did fulfill the five pillars of Islam (i.e. I had belief and did righteous deeds).

(answer: Allah said, 'Indeed, mankind is in loss, Except for those who have believed and done righteous deeds and advised each other to Haqq (Truth i.e. Allah,Islam etc.) and advised each other to Sabr (patience and perseverance). ) (2) Remember the Honor that comes with this obligation. There is no Messenger (Rasulullah) after Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) so Allah honored us with the obligation of carrying His message. Which is a huge honor only given to the Ummah of the final Prophet (pbuh). (3)Remember the rewards that comes with this obligation.

If Allah guides someone to Islam through our dawah that can start a continuous reward through him and his future generations of righteous children, and others through them that will come in the fold of Islam, potentially collecting rewards till the Last day. (Reference in homepage) (4) Finally remember the punishment of Allah here and hereafter for not fulfilling the obligation. As highlighted in Surah Al-Asr (107:2) as being at loss, as being cursed in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:159), as being replaced by other people in Surah Muhammad (47:38) etc.

Important points to remember about the Caller (daaee). (1) Intention and Sincerity; -Most importantly, remember our intention to do dawah is only for the sake of Allah.

If our intention is to show-off or please someone else, all our efforts will be for nothing but hellfire. As Prophet (pbuh) said, 'The reward of deeds depends upon the intentions and every person will get the reward according to what he has intended- ' -Remember to be sincere as we love our fellow sisters/brothers in humanity and we want the best for them.

We don't want our friends, classmates, teachers, colleagues and neighbors to be in Jahannam. We always have to have genuine love and concern for them. Love as you want to be loved.

( 2) Knowledge; -We must have sound knowledge of what we are inviting people to. Mastery of of knowledge on Allah's existance, oneness and uniqueness is a must for all caller.Knowledge of Quran and about the life of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) are also prerequisites.This doesn't mean we have to know everything about Islam before we start inviting people to Islam. Everyone invites according to their knowledge and capacity.

If you don't know much, to the very least handout a pamphlet about Islam and or direct someone where to get information about Islam.Do not compromise, negotiate or sugar quote when it comes to fundamentals of Islam. Remember we invite to the Truth i.e.Most importantly beware of speaking about Allah and Islam without knowledge.

Do not make-up or twist information to suite your needs to win over converts or an argument. If you don't know about something say 'I do not know' or 'Allah knows best'.Finally remember Allah said in Quran,'Say (O Muhammad SAW): 'This is my way; I invite unto Allah (i.e. To the Oneness of Allah - Islamic Monotheism) with sure knowledge, I and whosoever follows me (also must invite others to Allah i.e to the Oneness of Allah - Islamic Monotheism) with sure knowledge.-'. (3) Manners; -Remember we are to invite people to Allah i.e.

Invite in the best manner possible specially when we are acting as the representative of Allah.Be gentle, be polite i.e. Anything less our invitation will not be accepted. Imagine someone ask us to join a party in a careless or impolite manner. Invite as you want to be invited.Always start with a greeting and smile and end with thank and greeting. Exchange handshakes (if same gender), names and contact information.

Make your invitation as personal as possible. Do your best to connect with the individual. Greet as you want to be greeted. No matter what the situation is don't be rude or arrogant.

Do not argue or fight. All these qualities will ruin our dawah effort. If situation calls for be firm back away and contact law-enforcement if necessary. Treat them better than you are treated.Finally remember, (i) Allah said to prophet Muhammad (pbuh), ' And by the Mercy of Allah, you dealt with them gently. And had you been severe and harsh-hearted, they would have broken away from about you; so pass over (their faults), and ask (Allah's) Forgiveness for them; and consult them in the affairs.'

Also Allah said to Prophet Musa and Harun,'Go, both of you, to Pharaoh. Indeed, he has transgressed (all bounds). And speak to him with gentle speech that perhaps he may be reminded or fear Allah.' (ii) Prophet (pbuh) said,'Allah is Gentle and loves gentleness, and He grants reward for it that He does not grant for harshness.' Prophet (pbuh) also said,' One deprived of gentleness is deprived of good.' He also said,'Kindness is not to be found in anything but that it adds to its beauty and it is not withdrawn from anything but it makes it defective.'

(4) Wisdom: -Remember to invite people with wisdom. As Allah said,'Invite to the way of your Lord with wisdom.' -Learn different methods and styles of inviting people.

Prioritize your information according to it's importance. Don't bore people with unnecessary details.

Use humor if possible.Remember 'one size fits all' approach may not always work. Refine your invitation approach and material according to the need of your people.Remember to do your homework before you invite.

Get to know your client. Prepare your dawah material ahead of time.

Deliver your material in a way they understand. Speak the you want to be spoken to.Remember to observe and learn. Specially learn from your mistakes.

And try not to make the same mistake again and again. (5) Morality: -Be Muslim be of good moral character.

Your dawah means nothing if you yourself don't live by what you preach.Remember to live by closely following Quran and Sunnah of the Prophet (pbuh). As Allah said,'Indeed in the Messenger of Allah (Muhammad SAW) you have a good example to follow.' - Most importantly the way you live your life and conduct yourself is one the most effective way of dawah. (6) Patience and Perseverance (Sabr): -Remember you will face difficulties and hardships along the way. It is a thorny road. Your invitation will be denied, mocked, and at times you will be physically and financially harmed. During this time stay spiritually strong by having Sabr.

Referring to Prophet (pbuh) Allah said,'And indeed (many) Messengers were mocked before you.' And Allah Said,'Verily, (many) Messengers were denied before you (O Muhammad SAW), but with Sabr they bore the denial, and they were hurt, till Our Help reached them.' .-Remember your role and goal, is to invite. Our job is to invite not to Guide.

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Guidance is upon the Allah based on wanting of the individual. As Allah said, '.Allah chooses for Himself whom He wills, and guides unto Himself who turns to Him in repentance and in obedience.' -Remember never to give up.

Have Sabr and knock (invite) on the same door(individual) again and (after sometime) again and someday it may open. We get the reward from Allah for calling people to Allah i.e.

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Islam and having Sabr. (7) A Good First Impression; -A good first impression is critical for dawah. It is how the an individual will perceive you throughout your conversation and in the future meeting.Be Muslim be clean. Be Muslim smell good. Be Muslim brush often and avoid bad breath. Imagine someone with bad smell or bad breath in front of you trying to tell you something.Dress well with what you have for the occasion.

It is a good idea to dress as close as possible to the norm of the community without violating Islamic dress code. This will help an individual something to identify with you before you utter the first word.Most importantly SMILE, SMILE AND SMILE some more. Smile is the ice breaker in starting a conversation with a stranger. KEY POINT TO REMEMBER AT ALL TIMES 'HOW OUR PROPHET (PBUH) CONDUCTED HIMSELF' Some important points to remember about the one's being Called (Mad'u). Know your audience (the one's being called); -Find out about your audience ahead of time. In the west our primary audience are Christians. So we should familiarize ourselves with basic information on Christianity.

If they are Christians find out which group they belong to. As there is different sects in Christianity, fundamentals of belief of each sect vary widely with the other sects. For more discussion go to 'comparative religion' section of this site.Keep in mind age, gender and ethnicity of the individual being called. In general the best person to talk to someone is one who shares a similar background him/her. For example, it is good to have a woman to invite another woman. And it is better to have a revert woman to invite another woman. And it is even better to have a white revert woman to invite a white woman.

Obviously all of this is applicable subject to availability.Another point to consider is the the level of understanding and education. Approaching someone with higher level of education and someone with lower level or no education should be different. For example, talking to someone with no education about the signs relating to scientific fact like embryology or cosmology in Quran may not be the most ideal approach. keep an eye on interest level or mood of the person. Interested, hostile, not interested or may be neutral.Finally keep in mind there are various types of people and personalities in our society. Some are engineers, some doctors, some are accountants, some are business owners, some are laborers, some are students, some are priests, some are teachers, some are scientists, and some are entertainers, some are CEO's while other are beggars or bums. Some are polite and some are rude, some are arrogant and some are humble, some are moral and some are immoral, some are criminal and some are lawman.

Research and gather as much information about your audience and cater to your audience accordingly. Books on Dawah Training.