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| A Responsibility of every Muslim. |
Calling people towards
Allah SWT and towards Rasulullah SAW was the action that Rasulullah
SAW and the Sahabah RA loved more than anything else. It also draws
attention to the fact that their ardent desire was for mankind to be
guided towards the Deen of Allaah and to enter its fold so that they
may be immersed in Allah's mercy. In addition to this, it focuses on
their tireless efforts to achieve this so that the creation could be
linked to their Creator.
Love for Da'wah and Preoccupation with
it
The Concern of Rasulullah SAW for
Mankind to Accept Imaan. Abdullah bin Abbas RA narrates that
Rasulullah SAW was extremely concerned that the whole of mankind
should accept lman and pledge allegiance to him. Allah SWT therefore
revealed Qur'aanic verses such as:
Among them (mankind)are
the fortunate (those destined for Jannah)
and the unfortunate
(those destined for Jahannam). {Surah Hud verse 105)
In these verses, Allah
SWT informed Rasulullaah SAW that people will accept Iman only if the
good fortune of doing so has been destined for them in the Lauhul
Mahfudh. Similarly, only those people for whom ill-fortune has been
destined in the Lauhul Mahfudh will go astray. Allah SWT then
revealed to Rasulullah SAW.
(O! Rasulullah SAW
seems like you will destroy yourself (with grief)
because they (the
Kuffar) are not becoming Mu'mineen.
If We willed, We could
have revealed a (great)Ayah (miracle)to them from the sky,
causing their necks to
bow before it in humility
(because of which they
would be forced to accept Iman.
However, Allah does not
do this because forcing people
into submission would
defeat the object of testing them and
rewarding or punishing
them according to their merit).
{Surah Shu'araa, verses
3, 4)
Rasulullah SAW Preaches
to his People at the Time when his Uncle Abu Talib is about to Leave
the World. Abdullaah bin Abbas RA narrates that when Abu Talib was
about to leave the world, a group from the Quraysh came to see him.
Among this group was Abu Jahal. They complained to Abu Taalib about
what his nephew (Rasulullah SAW was saying and doing, including
insulting their gods. They expressed the wish that Abu Talib call for
Rasulullah SAW and forbid him from what he was doing. When Abu Taalib
sent for Rasulullah SAW,he promptly arrived and entered the house.
When Rasulullah SAW came to the room, there remained a space for one
person between the group of the Quraysh and Abu Talib. Narrating
further, Abdullaah bin Abbas RA states, "The accursed Abu Jahal
feared that if Rasulullah SAW occupied the empty space next to his
uncle, Abu Talib may become more lenient. Therefore, he jumped to
occupy the place, leaving no place for Rasulullah SAW near his
uncle. For this reason, Rasulullah SAW was forced to sit near the
door. Addressing Rasulullah SAW, Abu Talib said, '0 my nephew! Why
are your people complaining that you insult their gods and tell them
so many things?' Upon this, those present started saying many
things."
Rasulullah SAW finally
addressed his uncle saying, "0 my uncle! All I want these people
to do is to accept a single statement that would make all the Arabs
serve them and make all the non-Arabs pay them taxes." Taken
aback by this, the people exclaimed, "Only one statement! By the
oath of your father, we are prepared to accept ten such statements!
What is this statement?" Abu Talib also asked, " 0 my
nephew! What is this statement?" Rasulullah SAW replied, "Laa
Ilaaha Illallaah ("There is none worthy of worship but Allah")."
Upon hearing this, the
people hastily stood up and brushing down their clothing, they
said,'"Does he make all the (many) gods (that we worship) into
one god? This is indeed something strange!" Abdullah bin Abbas
RA states that it was with reference to this that Allah SWT
revealed the verses:
.(TheMushrikeen say,)
"Does he (RasuluIlah)make all the (many)
gods (that we worship)
into one god? This is indeed something
strange!" A group
of their leaders passed saying, "Carry on (with what
you are doing without
paying attention to what Rasulullah says),
and remain devoted to
your gods (idols). Undoubtedly, there is some
ulterior motive behind
this. We have not heard about such a thing (this
message) in the other
religions. This is (therefore) merely some
fabrication. Does some
speech (revelation)descend on him (when he is
merely a human being)
from among us (and not an angel)?" (Allah
says further,) However,
(the fact of the matter is that) they are in doubt
concerning My
revelation. The truth is that they (behave in this manner
because they) have not
yet tasted My punishment.
{Surah Sod, verses
5-8)(')
