Fourth Cause of Muslims not doing/neglecting work of Dawah o Tabligh
& Islah
Most of us think that, as we
ourselves do not possess the essential worthiness and qualities of Islam, we
are not competent to perform the duty of propagation of those qualities to
others. This is a clear misunderstanding.
1.
Since
an obligation has to be fulfilled, particularly when we have been commanded by
Allah (SWT) for that task, there can be no question of denying obedience to it.
2.
We
must set ourselves to work in obedience to the Divine command. Our efforts then
shall InshaAllah (if Allah (SWT) wills) gather greater strength and make us
more determined and bold.
3.
In
this way, our continued endeavor on proper lines will one day bring us the
great honour of being dear to Allah (SWT). It is against the law of Allah (SWT)
that, if one perseveres and strives for His sake (religion), He would not grant
favours and kindness because the person was not competent or fit for the task!
4.
This
point is fully brought out in the following Hadith: Sayyidina Anas (RA) states
that we asked Sayyidina Rasul-ullah (Sallallahu „alayhi wa sallam), “Should we not
enjoin good until we practice it all and should we not forbid evil until we
avoid it all? He (Sallallahu „alayhi wa sallam) said, “No enjoin good even if
you do not practice it all yourself and forbid evil even if you yourself are
not able to avoid all of it.”[Tabarani]
