The individual who as accepted the duty of calling others to Allaah must possess certain characteristics to effectively convey the message.
These attributes are mentioned in the Qur’aan and preserved in the record of the divinely guided lifestyle of the Prophet (pbuh).
The foremost quality that the daa‘ee (caller) should have is that of knowledge which is itself a prerequisite for faith. One must have sound knowledge of what one is inviting others to. If the Muslim missionary is ignorant, his message will appear weak and incapable of withstanding close scrutiny. This does not mean that the daa‘ee must know all of Islaam before inviting others. However, it does mean that he should have clear knowledge of whatever limited area of Islaam he is inviting others to. Allaah, Most Great and Glorious, instructed the Prophet (phuh) to inform others that his call to Islaam was based on knowledge.
قُلْ هَذِهِ سَبِيلي أَدْعُواْ إِلَى اللهِ عَلَى بَصِيرَةٍ
“Say: This is my way and I invite to Allaah with certain knowledge ...”
Soorah Yoosuf, (12): 108 Furthermore, Prophet Muhammad (phuh) made the pursuit of knowledge an obligation on all Muslims.
These attributes are mentioned in the Qur’aan and preserved in the record of the divinely guided lifestyle of the Prophet (pbuh).
1. Knowledge
The foremost quality that the daa‘ee (caller) should have is that of knowledge which is itself a prerequisite for faith. One must have sound knowledge of what one is inviting others to. If the Muslim missionary is ignorant, his message will appear weak and incapable of withstanding close scrutiny. This does not mean that the daa‘ee must know all of Islaam before inviting others. However, it does mean that he should have clear knowledge of whatever limited area of Islaam he is inviting others to. Allaah, Most Great and Glorious, instructed the Prophet (phuh) to inform others that his call to Islaam was based on knowledge.
“Say: This is my way and I invite to Allaah with certain knowledge ...”
Soorah Yoosuf, (12): 108
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