One: There is no difference between preaching to Muslims and non-Muslims, each one of them is an important avenue to goodness. The successful person is the one who has a share in each avenue of goodness.
Two: Calling non-Muslims [to Islaam] requires knowledge, wisdom and patience. The path to it is not adorned with roses. The reward attached to such an action is appropriate to the level of striving.
Three: Never lose hope in acceptance. People are open to acceptance and do not belittle any act of goodness; some non-Muslims will not require except a gentle push to accept Islaam.
Four: Your obligation is to merely call others, not the end-result. You perceiving the dangers of disbelief and it’s consequences pushes you to strive even more. Leave the end result to Allaah.
Five: From the deception of Iblees upon some people is their saying: it is enough to show a good example in calling non-Muslims [to Islaam]. How deceived are you?! Direct calling [and teaching] is also of importance.
Six: Showing lofty manners and loving goodness for a non-Muslim will earn his trust and respect. Always choose an appropriate time and place to discuss with him, exploit every opportunity and be aware of procrastinating.
Seven: Non-Muslims are different types, so give each type their share of Da’wah. Pay attention to individual needs and differences, and interact with each person according to what is appropriate for him. An uneducated person is different to an educated person, and the European is different to the African.
Eight: From experience, the quickest way to the heart of a non-Muslim is to explain the beauty, grace and advantages of Islaam. Give poignant examples which are appropriate to his state and situation so he will fully appreciate them.
Nine: From the mistakes when conveying the religion of Islaam to non-Muslims is to suffice in mentioning its good points without encouraging the person to actually accept Islaam. Know that a person appreciating the good points of Islaam does not always result in him accepting it as his religion.
Ten: It may be from wisdom with some non-Muslims (such as the arrogant person or a person who attacks Islaam) to cause them to doubt their religion before showing them Islaam, but don’t force him to become stubborn and defensive [by way of argumentation].
Eleven: Embed in the mind of the person you are calling, the difference between Islaam and Muslims. The biggest barrier preventing non-Muslim entering Islaam is the negative image of the Muslims.
Twelve: Scientific miracles found in the Qur’an and Sunnah is an effective avenue to calling non-Muslims, but delve into this subject with caution and moderation, investigate with accuracy and leave off exaggeration.
Thirteen: Doubts regarding Islaam are an obstacle preventing people from entering into it. Certain doubts are widespread and often repeated, so know the answers before discussing.
Fourteen: Be careful of entering into a discussion whilst you are not qualified to do so. Doing so will cause more harm than good. Differentiate between propagating Islaam and between debating about it, the latter requires specific qualifications.
Fifteen: Avoid as much as possible entering into subjects that a non-Muslim will not be able to comprehend such as the penalty for infidelity, circumcision, polygamy etc… If you are forced to discuss such issues, have the answers prepared.
Sixteen: From the strange doings of some people, is that if they see a desire from a non-Muslim to enter into Islam, they call him to delay and ponder deeply. This is a crime!
Seventeen: Know that entering into Islaam is not merely pronouncing the two testimonies of faith without understanding their meanings as well as complying to their obligations.
Eighteen: Take care of prioritising: first developing faith in Allah, then the Prophethood, the Final Day etc… Some people prevent others from the religion without realising. They will begin with: ‘stop drinking alcohol, women… and go circumcise!
Nineteen: Not every translated book is appropriate for distribution. Give an appropriate book to the right person in an appropriate time.
Twenty: Following up a person who has accepted Islaam is often more difficult than preaching Islaam to him. Don’t abandon him as a prey to the devils among Jinn and humans.
May Allaah guide us all and make us from His Helpers
Reference:salehs.net/mk.htm
Abul Abbaas, Naveed Ayaaz
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