The importance of Dawath Work

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Assalaamu `alaykum waRahmatullahi Wabarakatuh

It is Fardh Ain (mandatory) for every individual to acquire knowledge in Deen and it is Fardh Kifayah for a group of individuals to propagate the Deen by prohibiting evil and enjoining good. (Fatawa Mahmoodiyah, vol. 4 pg. 203& 208, Jamiah Farooqiyah) By some individuals carrying out this noble task, the remainder of the Ummah will be absolved from the responsibility; however, they will also be deprived of the vast rewards.

The efforts and methods of the Tableegh Jama’ah have proven to be very successful. No other group or organization has produced such remarkable results in the field of spiritual reformation of the general Muslim masses. The principles and methods of the Tableegh Jama’ah are simple but effective. Their efforts do not contradict any tenet of Islam; therefore, it is highly recommendable for every person to take part in this praiseworthy effort. However, it is not mandatory to adopt any specific method to fulfill these obligations.

And Allah knows best

Wassalam

Ml. Yusuf bin Yaqub,
Student Darul Iftaa

Checked and Approved by:

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Darul Iftaa, Madrassah In'aamiyyah

Words and Reflections of Moulana Muhammad Ilyas Shab (Ramatullahi Alayhi)

The initiator of tablig in this specific form Moulana Muhammad Ilyas (Ramatullahi Alayhi) [d.1944] is reported to have said; “If I had to give this work/movement a name I would have given it the name “The reviver of iman”. Ml. Muhammad Ilyas (Ramatullahi Alayhi) expressing his concern for the Ummat and the objectives of this work states;

1.  Tt  The example of Deen and Iman is liken to a rose plant [deen] whose stems, leaves and flowers have all died and has lost its value. However, when effort was made on its roots [iman] it again blossomed and was admired by all.
2. ·         The object of this work is to create zeal & thirst in the hearts of those who have no zeal & thirst for Deen and its practices. When this is created in them they will rush to the fountains of knowledge i.e. (to the Ulama, Madrasas and Khankas) to quench their thirst.
3. ·         The actual aim of this work is to teach the Ummat everything with which Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhiwa Sallam) came with i.e. to get the Ummat attached a complete system of thought and practice of Islam.
4. ·         Zikr and Dua are the wheels and of this work.

The work schedule of the jamat is as follows;

1.      To go around meeting the Muslims for the upliftment of deen.

2.      Acquiring deeni knowledge and devolving a constant habit of Zikrullah.

3.      Correction of intention and working towards the devolvement of Ikhlas and exercising ihtisab i.e. a concerted effort of keeping oneself under surveillance for purity.