HOW TO INVITE OTHERS TO ISLAM?

1. Our noble Prophet Muhammad – Sallal-lahu ‘alayhi wasallam – said: “If
Allah guides one person to Islam through you, it is better for you, than having
the greatest wealth.”

2. He also said: “Whoever calls (others) to guidance has the same reward as the
rewards of those who follow him, without decreasing anything from their
rewards.”

3. Therefore be keen to invite to Islam those non-Muslims whom you know.

4. Start with people who are closest to you, such as: your parents, wife, son,
daughter, brother, then relatives and friends.

5. Allah (Glory be to Him) said to His Messenger Muhammad – Sallal-lahu
’Allahu ‘alaihi wasallam – [The Qu’an 26:214], “And admonish your nearest Kinsmen”.

7. Tell them of the glad tidings of which Allah has promised, and the blessings and
favors that Allah will endow upon them in this world and the next if they follow
Islam.

8. Warn them of Allah’s wrath upon them if they disbelieve in the Holy Quran
which He has revealed to be a guidance to everyone.

9. Or if they disbelieve in Prophet Muhammad – Sallal-lahu ‘alayhi wasallam –
whom He has sent as a mercy to the worlds.

10. Invite them with love and sincerity.

11. And you, yourself, should be an example of good character.

12. Be quick in doing good and in helping others. If you do so:

a) You will be a propagator of Islam by your actions as well as your words.

b) Your friends will be quick to accept when you invite them to Islam, and then Allah will lead them to guidance.

c) They will come to know that what you say is the truth.

d) They will consequently accept Islam and love this religion and love you too.

13. You must know well the wise approach of inviting others to Islam and teaching
them. Thus you should speak what is suitable for every occasion.

14. One of the wise sayings of Arabs is: “There is suitable speech for each
situation.“

15. Allah (Glory be to Him) says in Al Qur’an: “Invite to the way of your Lord
with wisdom and beautiful preaching, and argue with them in ways that
are best and most gracious, for your Lord knows best who have
strayed from His path and who receive guidance.” [The Qur’an 16:125]

16. If you do not know Arabic, it is strongly advisable for you to learn that
language so as to be able to understand Islam through its original sources.

17. If you do so, you will be able to speak with confidence about Islam, because
you have direct knowledge of Allah’s words, of the sayings of His messenger
Muhammad – Sallal-lahu ‘alayhi wasallam – and of the statements of Muslim
scholars.

18. Presenting copies of this booklet to those whom you would like to invite to
Islam will help you inshallah (God willing) in propagating this religion of
Allah.