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A simple way to describe the essential qualities of Da'wah is as follows:

[Editor's note: For a reference of Ahadith and motivational facts mentioned here, one may refer to 'Muntakhab Ahadith', some parts of that book are in English books download section]

Believing in the oneness of Allah: The first quality was the quality of Iman. The kalima Lailaha Illallah Muhammadur Rasulullah, means that there is none worthy of worship but Allah and Muhammed Sallallahu alaihi wasallam is the messenger of Allah.

To offer the five prayers daily: The second quality which the Sahaba possessed was the quality of salaah. The first and foremost thing ordained by Allah Ta'ala after Iman was salaah, and the first thing to be reckoned for on the day of Qiyamah will be salaah. Salaah is a means by which a person comes closer to Allah Ta'ala, and also a means of taking from the treasures of Allah Ta'ala. Allah Ta'ala will grant five favors to a person who performs his salaah on time with concentration and devotion:
1. His rizq (sustenance) will be made easy.
2. He will be safe from the punishment of the grave.
3. He will receive his book of deeds in his right hand.
4. He will cross the bridge of Siraat with the speed of lightning.
5. He will enter Jannah without any reckoning.

Gaining knowledge and the remembrance of Allah:
It is obligatory on every male and female to acquire the basic knowledge of Deen. One should know what is halaal and what is haraam, and must be able to distinguish between right and wrong.
If a person, is in the process of learning Deen, passes away, his status will be just one below the Ambiyaa Alaihimus Salaam. The angels spread their wings under the feet of a person seeking the knowledge of Deen. The animals in the jungle, the birds in the air and the fish in the sea make dua of forgiveness for him.

All the creation of Allah make the zikr of Allah.
Man who is the best of creation must also make the zikr of Allah. The one who makes the zikr of Allah is like a living person and the one who does not make the zikr of
Allah is like a dead person. Zikr creates the consciousness of Allah, that Allah is all- seeing and al- hearing. A person who remembers Allah after Fajr salaah and after Asr salaah is like a person who makes zikr of Allah all day long.

To respect every Muslim:
A person who fulfills the need of a Muslim brother, Allah Ta'ala will grant him 73 rewards. 72 will be kept in the
aakhirah, and with the one reward, Allah will fulfil all his needs of the world.
We must respect the elders and the Ulama and be kind to the youth. The best ikraam one can do for a person during the time of fitnah and fasaad is to guide him onto the right path.

Sincerity of intention:
For every act, one must check one's intention, that it is only for the pleasure of Allah. A date given in the path of
Allah for the pleasure of Allah will earn great rewards in the hereafter. On the other hand, if a person gave a great sum of money for the sake of show, then he will be taken to task on the day of Qiyaamah. We must check our intentions in the beginning, in the middle and at the end of every
act, thereafter make istighfaar for any shortcoming in our intentions.

Spare time for Dawah:
Nabi Sallallahu alaihi wasallam and the Sahaba
Radiallahu anhum watered the garden of Islam with their life-time sacrifices. Today our Elders and scholars want us to sacrifice only a little of our sweat in the path of
Allah. Alhamdulillah with the effort of Dawah, great positive changes are occurring throughout the world. Hence, let us also give some time in the path of Allah to bring Deen into our lives and into the lives of the whole of mankind till the day of Qiyaamah.

It is our sincerest dua that Allah Ta'ala aids you in your attempts to rectify yourself and bring the word of Islam to others.

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