DAWAT-O-TABLIGH & ISLAH (Understanding and Misunderstanding) The COLLECTION OF ARTICLES ON ISLAMIC DAWAH AND TABLIGH With Special Reference to Tablighi Jamaat*,The Largest Islamic Dawah-O-Tabligh & Islah Movement In The World (*Tahreek e Eman (Emaan Movement) in the words of Maulana Ilyas) INTRODUCTION All praises to Allah the Sustainer of the worlds, and grace, honour and salutations on the Chief of Apostles and Seal of Prophets, Our beloved Hazrat Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam, his family, companions and those who followed him in an excellent fashion and invited mankind towards Allah, till the Day of Resurrection. Two great Islamic Scholars of last century Maulana Manzoor Nomani and Maulana Abul Hasana Ali Nadvi were close associates of Maulana Ilyas .In 1944 Maulana Manzoor Nomani requested to Maulana Abul Hasana Ali Nadvi that there is an obligation on you of this blessed effort of Dawah and Tabligh. That is to write some of the detail this Dawah work on Paper with reference to the character and Reformist Idea of Maulana Ilyas Rahimullah.He sighted the importance of writing in these words âKAGAZ KAMZOR ZAROOR HAI LEKIN ISKE AMEEN HONE MEIN SHAK NAHINâ(Paper is weak but there is no doubt that it is good preserver).So Maulana Abul hasan Ali Nadvi Rahimullah wrote book(Maulana Ilyas aur unki deeni Dawat) Life and Mission of Maulana Ilyas. Maulana Manzoor Nomani the writer of famous book Maariful Hadith himself collected Words and Reflection of Maulana Ilyas Rahimullah. He also published many articles in his monthly magazine AL FURQN LUCKNOW. Maulana Ilyas also read some of these articles and liked it. Although in the work of Dawah and Tabligh circle writing is not very common but it is not very rare also. Alhamdulillah by the efforts of Many Ulemas and Scholars many books have come up. In Urdu language Apart from the books by Great Scholars like Maulan Ali Miyan Nadvi and Manzoor Nomani Rahimullah some other notable mention are Al Furqan Hazrat ji issue, Bayanat and Letters of Maulana Yusuf Maulan Saeed Ahmad Khan Rahimullah collected by Maulana Raushan Shah Qasmi Damat Barkatuhum, Dawat ki Faham o Bseerat Aur uska Idrak .In Arabic also two Great Scholars wrote book clarifying doubts around Dawat o Tabligh work namely AL QAULUL BALEEGH FI JAMATUT TABLIGH by Fazilatus Sheikh Abu Bakar Jabir Al Jazaeri Ustad Masjid Nabwi Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam and ISLAH INSAF LE AHDAM WAL ITTASAF by Sheikh Yusuf Isa Malahi Another book in Arabic Book Lisanud Dawatut Tabligh, Another aspect that it is common for all good people and Movement that some people will criticize or oppose them because of either misunderstanding or for any other reason. So in the beginning of Dawah work Shekhul hadith wrote two books namely JAMAT TABLIGH PAR AITARAZAT KE JAWABAT & FAZAIL E KUTUB PAR ASHKALAT AUR USKE JAWABAT Maulana Manzoor Nomani Maulana Abul Hasan Ali Nadvi.wrote long letters answering doubts. But almost nothing is available in English Language in book form. We are not strictly Tablighi Jamaat worker Rather we are of the view that Tablighi Jamaat is doing the basic, crucial important ground work of bringing people towards the way of Almighty. They are connecting people to their lord, and millions are getting benefitted Alhamdulillah.But there are persons/Organizations who criticize it because of group mentality with baseless allegations and confuse the general Public. This is not loss of tablighi jamaat as in Tabligh their is no post/position/Money matters,so no loss or gain.But it is loss of Islamic Dawah, loss of Muslim Ummah and loss of humanity at large. The group mentality is also eating strength of muslims from within. Now a dayâs Internet has become most important medium for communication .It is estimated that some 850 million people are active user of internet. On internet some websites and Islamic groups/ forum or on face book/you tube because of misunderstanding and other reasons some Muslim brothers criticize the blessed work of Dawah and Tabligh and raises some doubts. These doubts either against some aspect of work of Dawah and Tabligh or for Fazail e Amaal are not much. But always same doubts are repeated. There answers has been given but by individuals so these are scattered in the space of internet and difficult to search always. But almost nothing is available in English Language in book form. Whtever is available is scattered and incoherent articles from them any extraction of benefit is very difficult.And English is one of the international Language.So it become very important to collect it in English. It is a fact that great Majority of brothers/sisters on these forums are supportive of Tabligh Work but they donât know finer detail of its Islamic perspective. Follwing question by a sister from great Mufti of our time that truly reflect the situation at ground. âMy husband and I are Alhamdulillah involved in the work of Tabligh. Although I have firm belief on this work, but sometimes people around you have so many questions that even one being such a staunch believer even cannot answer due to not having any scholarly approach and being ordinary layman. I wanted to ask you that is it objectionable when women go out in the path of Allah with their Mahrams and they perform everything in a secluded area from making meals to their Ibadah and Taâleem etc.? Kindly answer as it is important for me to know. JazakAllahu Khaira. This also result a psychological warfare among Muslims and some other bad consequences. Those who have seen the work from close/Has gone in Jamaat know all the truth that it is a great work being run Ulamae Haqq of Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat but when he does not find word for support in the wake of doubts. e.g One â¦â¦â¦â¦â¦.group scholar criticized that Tabligh has restricted dawah for 3 days 40 days etc Truth is that Tabligh has a all time programmed for Dawah having two facets 1. Khuruj fi sabilillah and Muqami Amaal (Dawah work being at home). On some other aspect general public at ground knows that doubt is wrong but have no scholary answer to doubt. It may result any one of the following consequences. 1. Strong worker of Dawah will do sabr/ Patience as suggested by Maula Inamul Hasan Sb "It is better that in case the objections and criticism if they are correct, rectify them .{No one is free from shortcomings} Whereas if they are wrong ,have patience (leave the matter to Allah)." (Book Insight into dawah and its understanding & cognition Page No 181 translation of urdu book Dawat ki Faham o baseerat or uska Idrak) But you cannot expect same from all workers who have devouted less time or simply a sympathesiser. 2. He/She will have bad impression about person/Group raising doubts.And maligh his heart from other muslim 3. He will enter into psychological Warfare with himself/ Verbal warfare with others. 4. Sometimes he will do a counter attack on other group/Person. He may use unwanted Language. All these consequences are loss of Ummat e Muslaima and of Humanity at Largre. We want to clarify 1. General people who are free from group mentality and are of good intention and heart but have some misunderstanding about Tabligh. It is their right to get answer so that they could get benefit from the blessed work of Dawah and Tabligh. 2. Muslims who are under group mentality 98% are good people but has been misinformed , facts has been concealed/misprojected to them. If they will come to know the reality will participate in the work of Dawah and Tabligh. We are not clarifying to Among Muslims who are under group mentality and know all the truth but not ready to accept. They are spreading confusion to strengthen their group and some worldly benefit of fame and position.We pray for them . Actually Iblees/Satan is responsible for this.He is keeping away us from Positive Dawah.On each front of Islam so much work is remaining.But Iblees has involved us in criticising each others/Leg pulling,instead of doing something positive at ground. Iblees is teaching us that criticism/controversy is easiest way of gaining popularity. Critism should be with deep knowledge ,clear heart and intention(WASEE ILM aur PAK QULOOB) for the purpose of correction.Sheikh Maulana Abul Hasan Ali Nadvi Rahimullah has written at lenth on this aspect of Muslim organisation and Scholars and has suggested way for correction in his book Tabligh e deen ka ek Usool in Urdu. Ummat Pana is a word that is unknown now a days. Majority of Muslims has no concern about deen. At some places (ap70-80 %) are not offering even Salat. Some 10% has some concern about revival of deen. This 10% is our treasure.There is nothing wrong in Making group/jamaat/organisation for common cause rather good but groupism is worst thing.But very sorry to say that many of this 10% has become deep ridden in Groupism/bashing buiseness of other organisation. They are nurtured in a way thinking that if you blamed/criticising others you are doing a great work of Islam. Brother Sister always keep Islam first. This is direct command of quran and Hadith All the well wisher of Ummat e.g Allama Iqbal in Jawab e Shikwa,Muft Shafi Usmani in book Ummat e Wahdat,Maulana Mahmoodul Hasan after coming from Malta, Maulana Ilyas in his Malfoozat,Maulana Yusuf in Ummat Hood (the last talk of his life), Maulana Abul hasan Ali Nadvi in many books,Maulana Saad in book Priceless Advice In the word of Dr. Israr Ahmad (firqa bandi ek ghun hai jo ummat andar se khae ja raha hai) Groupism is a disease that is eating ummat strenth from inside.and list is countless. Brother/sister please stop from groupism. May Allah guide us and give Hidayat for ourself,and for whole mankind. May Allah help us to be neutral and free from group mentality and to keep Islam first. May Allah give us taufeeq to tell truth in anger and happiness. May Allah save all of us from evil of Nafs (Self ego). Only Allah can give the strength. All are requested to co-operate by pointing our mistakes ,Suggestions,DuaScholary help. JAZAKALLAH and Dua to Allah for all those who helped in different ways in making this endeavor Possible. Whatever is good is from Allah Whatever is bad from us.Feel Free to contact the Editor at muhammadabuzar10@gmail.com JAZAKALLH O KHAIR Slave of Allah Muhammad Abuzar