A first timer Da'i - KIBAR '10

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

salam. KIBAR = kursus intensif bahasa arab. A programme full of sweet and meaningful memories. one of them is definitely the school attack. we are given the task to go to a school and carry out a motivational sharing session with form 5 students. and there i was, surrounded by nine students. and i was told to tell them about the purpose of studying and their real purpose of life (as what i'd written in the previous post)

Verily, those who say: "Our Lord is Allah,'' and then they stand firm, on them the angels will descend (saying): "Fear not, nor grieve! But receive the glad tidings of Paradise which you have been promised!''. "We have been your friends in the life of this world and are (so) in the Hereafter. Therein you shall have (all) that your souls desire, and therein you shall have (all) for which you ask.''."An entertainment from the Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.'' (41:30-32)

it wasnt an easy task as that was my first time telling a group of unknown people all by myself about islam. it was a wonderful and challenging experience yet there are still plenty of things need to be learnt. i never knew the feeling of attracting somebody to islam was beyond happiness. beyond words. nothing much i gave to them, but i cant still stop smiling.

وَالْمُؤْمِنُونَ وَالْمُؤْمِنَـتِ بَعْضُهُمْ أَوْلِيَآءُ بَعْضٍ يَأْمُرُونَ بِالْمَعْرُوفِ وَيَنْهَوْنَ عَنِ الْمُنْكَرِ وَيُقِيمُونَ الصَّلَوةَ وَيُؤْتُونَ الزَّكَوةَ
وَيُطِيعُونَ اللَّهَ وَرَسُولَهُ أُوْلَـئِكَ سَيَرْحَمُهُمُ اللَّهُ إِنَّ اللَّهَ عَزِيزٌ حَكِيمٌ
"The believers, men and women, are supporters of one another; they enjoin good, and forbid evil; they perform the Salah, and give the Zakah, and obey Allah and His Messenger. Allah will have His mercy on them. Surely, Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise" (9:71)

and never to forget, always be aware of your weakness and improve it. here are some that i'd noticed:

1. be prepared. (it's definitely fine to go with the flow for spontaneous people, but that just doesnt work for me) think about you wanna convey to them and prepare its explanation, supported by hadith and verses from Al-Quran.

2. know how to twist. teenagers dont like a monotonous, straight talk. talk about things that teenagers love but remember to view it from an islamic perspective.

3. build rapport with them. call them by their names (ouchh) so that they feel special. be attentive to what they say and never put aside their opinions. be personal with them.

4. smile. show that you are exceptionally happy to be with them. show that you are concern about them.

there are still lots to be improved. this was just my 1st step. may always tsabat in the path i'd chosen. insyaAllah. amin.

قُلْ هَـذِهِ سَبِيلِى أَدْعُو إِلَى اللَّهِ عَلَى بَصِيرَةٍ أَنَاْ وَمَنِ اتَّبَعَنِى وَسُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَمَآ أَنَاْ مِنَ الْمُشْرِكِينَ

Say "This is my way; I invite unto Allah with sure knowledge, I and whosoever follows me. And Glorified and Exalted be Allah. And I am not of the idolators.'' (12:108)