How Would Ibrahim (AS) Invite the British People to Islam?

Some people may dismiss this as an irrelevant question. However what is important to understand is that the story of Ibrahim (AS), his conversations with the people of his time and his way of thinking are not mentioned in the Qur'an as mere historical facts or for entertainment purposes. They are mentioned in the Qur'an primarily as examples for people. So what Ibrahim (AS) would do if he lived amongst us in Britain is not only a fundamental question that Muslims living in Britain should ask but is also a very practical question. This is because Ibrahim (AS) was sent and was living amongst a people who who did not recognise Islam or submission to Allah as the right way to live their lives by, the same way we are also living among a sea of such people in Britain. There existed injustice, ignorance and worship of "false gods" at that time and the same exists today perhaps in a stronger yet subtle form. So the example of Ibrahim (AS) in dawah (or inviting people to Allah) is more important than ever before. In fact Allah has declared Ibrahim (AS) to be the great example and even commanded the greatest of Messengers Muhammad (PBUH) to follow him.

<<Then We revealed to you, [O Muhammad], to follow the Millah of Ibrahim, inclining toward truth; and he was not of those who associate with Allah.>> [Qur'an 16:123]

Of course to transpose the life of Ibrahim (AS) to the British context requires deep reflection and insight which may not come naturally unless guided by profound scholarship. So this is the reason why many people in dawah find it easier to just copy the methods and tactics of Christian missionaries, for example, because they see them as effective. But no doubt this will lead to failure as dawah is not such a lowly thing that we can just copy anyone. Dawah is the domain of the greatest of human beings sent to earth (Prophets and Messengers) so we must take them as our prime examples.

This is your opportunity to study with one of the foremost Islamic scholars and thinkers of the West today Shaykh Dr Mohammed Akram Nadwi in the groundbreaking seminar Purposeful Dawah - The Art of Inviting to Allah According to Qur'an & Seerah on Saturday 18th February 2012 in Cambridge. This is probably the first time in the English language that a detailed whole-day seminar on dawah is conducted by an eminent Islamic scholar. So please sign up without delay for this life-changing and mind-altering seminar. You will not only learn about Ibrahim (AS) in relationship to dawah but also the psychology and methods of major Prophets including Nuh (AS), Musa (AS), 'Eesa (AS) and Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Purposeful Dawah
The Art of Inviting to Allah according to Qur'an & Seerah

By Shaykh Dr Mohammed Akram Nadwi
 
When: Saturday 18th February 2012        Time: 9:30AM - 6PM

Venue: Lady Mitchell Lecture Theater, Cambridge University

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Facilities: Free Parking, Crèche/Childcare, Bookstalls, Foodstalls

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