WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:03.299 In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful 00:00:04.450 --> 00:00:07.450 We are pleased at Sheikh Hasa Islamic Center 00:00:07.450 --> 00:00:10.449 To present to our valued listeners 00:00:10.449 --> 00:00:12.449 Reading a book 00:00:12.449 --> 00:00:14.449 Muslim treasure 00:00:14.449 --> 00:00:16.949 In the virtue of calling to God 00:00:16.949 --> 00:00:20.449 Written by John Yaar Bamerni 00:00:20.449 --> 00:00:24.620 Stages of calling to God 00:00:24.620 --> 00:00:28.980 The Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace, passed the invitation 00:00:28.980 --> 00:00:30.980 In three stages 00:00:31.550 --> 00:00:33.049 The first 00:00:33.049 --> 00:00:35.549 Publication and notification stage 00:00:35.549 --> 00:00:37.549 And at this stage 00:00:37.549 --> 00:00:40.049 The Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace, prayed 00:00:40.049 --> 00:00:42.049 To monotheism and faith 00:00:42.049 --> 00:00:45.549 And worshiping God alone has no partner 00:00:45.549 --> 00:00:48.049 And the worship of idols bows down 00:00:48.049 --> 00:00:51.549 And explaining the stories of the prophets with their nations 00:00:51.549 --> 00:00:54.049 He mentioned the conditions of the last day 00:00:54.049 --> 00:00:56.549 Recipe for heaven and hell 00:00:56.549 --> 00:00:59.049 Calling for good morals 00:00:59.049 --> 00:01:01.579 And the virtues of business 00:01:01.579 --> 00:01:04.579 This stage began in Mecca 00:01:04.579 --> 00:01:08.579 It continued until the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace, died 00:01:08.579 --> 00:01:10.079 In the city 00:01:10.079 --> 00:01:14.579 Then his companions, may God be pleased with them, walked on it after him 00:01:14.579 --> 00:01:16.579 God Almighty said 00:01:16.579 --> 00:01:20.930 O Prophet 00:01:20.930 --> 00:01:27.159 We have sent you as a witness 00:01:27.159 --> 00:01:32.599 And a good tidings and a warner 00:01:32.599 --> 00:01:36.599 Farewell to God, God willing 00:01:36.599 --> 00:01:41.859 And a shining lamp 00:01:41.859 --> 00:01:44.859 And give good news to the believers 00:01:44.859 --> 00:01:48.859 That they have it from God 00:01:48.859 --> 00:01:54.180 A big plus 00:01:54.180 --> 00:01:59.180 And do not obey the unbelievers and hypocrites 00:01:59.180 --> 00:02:05.310 Leave their harm and trust in God 00:02:05.310 --> 00:02:11.310 God is sufficient as a disposer of affairs 00:02:11.310 --> 00:02:13.879 Second 00:02:13.879 --> 00:02:16.879 Construction and formation stage 00:02:16.879 --> 00:02:18.879 And at this stage 00:02:18.879 --> 00:02:21.879 The Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace, took care 00:02:21.879 --> 00:02:23.879 Who among the Companions converted to Islam? 00:02:23.879 --> 00:02:26.879 He raised them in Dar Al-Arqam in Mecca 00:02:26.879 --> 00:02:30.879 He purified them of faith and good morals 00:02:30.879 --> 00:02:34.879 So that they are prepared to work for religion 00:02:34.879 --> 00:02:36.879 And calling for it 00:02:36.879 --> 00:02:38.879 When their preparation was complete 00:02:38.879 --> 00:02:42.879 God allowed them to migrate to Medina 00:02:42.879 --> 00:02:45.939 God Almighty said 00:02:45.939 --> 00:02:49.229 And the first predecessors 00:02:49.229 --> 00:02:54.229 From the immigrants and Ansar 00:02:54.229 --> 00:03:01.680 And those who followed them 00:03:01.680 --> 00:03:07.680 With goodness, may God be pleased with them and they are pleased with him 00:03:07.680 --> 00:03:14.000 And He has prepared for them flowing gardens 00:03:14.000 --> 00:03:16.000 Underneath are rivers 00:03:16.000 --> 00:03:22.000 They will abide therein forever 00:03:22.000 --> 00:03:28.060 That's a great win 00:03:28.060 --> 00:03:30.759 Third 00:03:30.759 --> 00:03:33.759 The stage of succession and empowerment 00:03:33.759 --> 00:03:38.819 This was when the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace, emigrated 00:03:38.819 --> 00:03:40.819 and his companions to the city 00:03:40.819 --> 00:03:42.819 And in the city 00:03:42.819 --> 00:03:45.819 All legal rulings were revealed 00:03:45.819 --> 00:03:48.819 When the faith of the companions was completed 00:03:48.819 --> 00:03:53.819 And prepare to obey all of God’s commands in all circumstances 00:03:53.819 --> 00:03:58.819 Because they had faith, piety, and good deeds 00:03:58.819 --> 00:04:00.819 God empowered them on earth 00:04:00.819 --> 00:04:04.819 The Islamic Caliphate established in Medina 00:04:04.819 --> 00:04:06.819 And religion spread 00:04:06.819 --> 00:04:09.819 And the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace, was sent 00:04:09.819 --> 00:04:12.819 His envoys and princes throughout the earth 00:04:12.819 --> 00:04:14.819 They call to God 00:04:14.819 --> 00:04:16.819 They rule according to Islam 00:04:16.819 --> 00:04:20.920 Then God Almighty passed away 00:04:20.920 --> 00:04:22.920 God Almighty said 00:04:22.920 --> 00:04:30.139 God promised those of you who believe and do righteous deeds 00:04:30.139 --> 00:04:39.519 To succeed them in the land 00:04:39.519 --> 00:04:44.519 He also appointed those before them as successors 00:04:44.519 --> 00:04:51.620 And He will establish for them their religion which He has chosen for them 00:04:51.620 --> 00:05:01.040 And He will replace them with security after their fear 00:05:01.040 --> 00:05:08.040 They worship Me and do not associate anything with Me 00:05:08.040 --> 00:05:14.319 The effort of supplication to God Almighty is divided into two parts 00:05:14.319 --> 00:05:17.319 The first is an effort on oneself 00:05:17.319 --> 00:05:20.319 It is by forcing the soul to obey God 00:05:20.319 --> 00:05:25.319 And consistency in worship and obedience until death 00:05:25.319 --> 00:05:27.319 God Almighty said 00:05:27.319 --> 00:05:36.600 And those who strive for Us, We will guide them to Our ways 00:05:36.600 --> 00:05:44.120 Indeed, God is with the doers of good 00:05:44.120 --> 00:05:49.259 The second is effort on others 00:05:49.259 --> 00:05:52.259 There are three types 00:05:52.259 --> 00:05:57.259 First, make an effort on the disbeliever, perhaps he will be guided 00:05:57.259 --> 00:05:59.610 As God Almighty said 00:05:59.610 --> 00:06:03.610 Or do they say he fabricated it? 00:06:03.610 --> 00:06:10.000 Rather, it is the truth from your Lord, that you may warn a people 00:06:10.000 --> 00:06:16.350 No warner came to them before you 00:06:16.350 --> 00:06:19.350 Perhaps they will be guided 00:06:19.350 --> 00:06:26.459 Secondly, an effort on the sinner to be obedient 00:06:26.459 --> 00:06:29.459 And the ignorant person must be knowledgeable 00:06:29.459 --> 00:06:32.459 And the heedless must remember 00:06:32.459 --> 00:06:35.649 As God Almighty said 00:06:35.649 --> 00:06:43.649 And let there be a nation among you who calls to goodness 00:06:43.649 --> 00:06:47.649 And they enjoin what is right 00:06:47.649 --> 00:06:51.649 And they forbid evil 00:06:51.649 --> 00:06:59.899 And those are the successful ones 00:06:59.899 --> 00:07:06.660 Thirdly, make an effort to be a reformer 00:07:06.660 --> 00:07:09.660 And for the world to be a teacher 00:07:09.660 --> 00:07:12.660 And the one who remembers must remember 00:07:12.660 --> 00:07:18.290 Types of preachers to God 00:07:18.290 --> 00:07:22.000 There are four categories of preachers 00:07:22.000 --> 00:07:26.029 The first of the people is the one who makes the call 00:07:26.029 --> 00:07:30.029 Because he was influenced by the morals of preachers to God 00:07:30.029 --> 00:07:34.029 And if he has a problem with one of the preachers 00:07:34.029 --> 00:07:37.029 He left the call and the preachers returned to God 00:07:37.029 --> 00:07:41.029 This was diverted by God due to the lack of its purpose 00:07:41.029 --> 00:07:44.639 The second is the one who makes the invitation 00:07:44.639 --> 00:07:49.639 Because he found in it the solution to his problems and the fulfillment of his desires 00:07:49.639 --> 00:07:53.639 When his conditions improved and the world increased 00:07:53.639 --> 00:07:56.639 If he is distracted from the call to God 00:07:56.639 --> 00:08:02.639 God dismissed this because he entered into the call with an incomplete purpose 00:08:02.639 --> 00:08:08.990 The third is the one who makes the call because it brings good deeds and rewards 00:08:08.990 --> 00:08:11.990 He wants to collect wages 00:08:11.990 --> 00:08:14.990 His intention is for himself only 00:08:14.990 --> 00:08:17.990 This is if he finds good deeds in something other than the call 00:08:17.990 --> 00:08:21.990 It is easier and easier to abandon the call to God 00:08:21.990 --> 00:08:26.529 The fourth is the one who invites people to God 00:08:26.529 --> 00:08:31.529 Because it is God's command that He has made obligatory upon every Muslim 00:08:31.529 --> 00:08:35.529 He performs worship because it is God's command 00:08:35.529 --> 00:08:38.529 He makes the call because it is God’s command 00:08:38.529 --> 00:08:41.529 This is its complete purpose 00:08:41.529 --> 00:08:44.529 Because of his understanding and perfect intention 00:08:44.529 --> 00:08:47.529 May God strengthen him and help him 00:08:47.529 --> 00:08:50.529 He devotes it to guiding humanity 00:08:50.529 --> 00:08:52.529 And carrying out God's commands 00:08:52.529 --> 00:08:54.529 And the call to God 00:08:54.529 --> 00:08:58.600 This is the most honorable and highest of houses 00:08:58.600 --> 00:09:03.720 He is the successor of the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace, in his nation 00:09:03.720 --> 00:09:07.720 We ask God to make us and you part of this section 00:09:07.720 --> 00:09:14.720 Who are the heirs of the prophets, may peace and blessings be upon them 00:09:14.720 --> 00:09:18.360 What did you give to your religion? 00:09:18.360 --> 00:09:21.360 If you were asked this question on the Day of Resurrection 00:09:21.360 --> 00:09:23.899 What is your answer? 00:09:23.899 --> 00:09:26.899 The best answer is to say 00:09:26.899 --> 00:09:28.899 I invited people to him 00:09:28.899 --> 00:09:33.029 I called on people to unite the Lord of the worlds 00:09:33.029 --> 00:09:36.029 We all would like to serve this religion 00:09:36.029 --> 00:09:38.029 And the top of the service pyramid 00:09:38.029 --> 00:09:40.029 Bring people into it 00:09:40.029 --> 00:09:43.090 It's days and she'll be gone 00:09:43.090 --> 00:09:47.090 And you see those homes and great bliss 00:09:47.090 --> 00:09:50.639 I preach God's love for you 00:09:50.639 --> 00:09:54.799 When do you want to start and ride the advocacy ship? 00:09:54.799 --> 00:09:58.799 I'm not asking do you want to start calling 00:09:58.799 --> 00:10:01.799 This question is not appropriate for you 00:10:01.799 --> 00:10:03.799 But when? 00:10:03.799 --> 00:10:06.799 Decide now and do not postpone 00:10:06.799 --> 00:10:09.799 Goodness cannot be postponed or procrastinated 00:10:09.799 --> 00:10:14.149 So you don't lose him forever 00:10:14.149 --> 00:10:17.149 Procrastination destroys ideas and projects 00:10:17.149 --> 00:10:20.149 So start gradually in your area 00:10:20.149 --> 00:10:24.149 With motivational awareness lectures 00:10:24.149 --> 00:10:26.149 About the virtue of calling to God 00:10:26.149 --> 00:10:29.149 You will benefit from the content of this book 00:10:29.149 --> 00:10:31.149 And PowerPoint presentation 00:10:31.149 --> 00:10:34.149 In various youth centers 00:10:34.149 --> 00:10:37.149 Especially with college students 00:10:37.149 --> 00:10:41.309 Selecting elites from those who participated in the lectures 00:10:41.309 --> 00:10:44.309 For courses in advocacy arts 00:10:44.309 --> 00:10:46.309 From time to time 00:10:46.309 --> 00:10:49.309 Through courses and lectures 00:10:49.309 --> 00:10:51.309 And recreational activities 00:10:51.309 --> 00:10:53.309 The volunteer team expanded 00:10:53.309 --> 00:10:56.309 And those collaborating in the call 00:10:56.309 --> 00:10:59.309 Distribution of brochures and brochures 00:10:59.309 --> 00:11:01.309 On non-Muslims 00:11:01.309 --> 00:11:03.309 And contact with them 00:11:03.309 --> 00:11:06.309 And applying advocacy skills to them 00:11:06.309 --> 00:11:09.309 Training them and constantly following up with the young people 00:11:09.309 --> 00:11:11.309 And give them tasks 00:11:11.309 --> 00:11:14.309 And moral and material incentives 00:11:14.309 --> 00:11:19.309 And holding recreational activities every month or two 00:11:19.309 --> 00:11:21.309 To connect them to the call 00:11:21.309 --> 00:11:25.659 Consider the words of Dr. Abdul Rahman Al-Sumait 00:11:25.659 --> 00:11:26.659 May God have mercy on him 00:11:26.659 --> 00:11:28.659 And he says 00:11:28.659 --> 00:11:30.659 What makes me cry the most 00:11:30.659 --> 00:11:34.659 When I meet some who have converted to Islam 00:11:34.659 --> 00:11:39.659 They cry for their fathers who died in a religion other than Islam 00:11:39.659 --> 00:11:41.659 And they scream at us 00:11:41.659 --> 00:11:44.659 Where have you been, Muslims? 00:11:44.659 --> 00:11:48.240 He dies every day, according to statistics 00:11:48.240 --> 00:11:53.240 More than one hundred thousand people follow a religion other than Islam 00:11:53.240 --> 00:11:58.240 Conveying the religion to these people is a trust on our shoulders 00:11:58.240 --> 00:12:03.299 What do you offer in front of this great duty? 00:12:03.299 --> 00:12:05.299 What more awaits us in the world 00:12:05.299 --> 00:12:09.299 Let us convey to them the beauty and virtues of Islam 00:12:09.299 --> 00:12:14.299 May they become, God Almighty willing, among our brothers in humanity 00:12:14.299 --> 00:12:18.710 To our brothers in religion 00:12:18.710 --> 00:12:23.710 The sooner you initiate the call, the more you will gain 00:12:23.710 --> 00:12:27.279 A shoe manufacturing company sent 00:12:27.279 --> 00:12:30.279 Delegates to a remote area 00:12:30.279 --> 00:12:34.279 To study the marketing potential there 00:12:34.279 --> 00:12:36.350 The delegates arrived 00:12:36.350 --> 00:12:42.350 They noticed that the village does not use shoes and they do not know them 00:12:42.350 --> 00:12:47.350 At night, each of them sat writing his report to the company 00:12:47.350 --> 00:12:49.379 wrote the first 00:12:49.379 --> 00:12:51.379 The situation is hopeless 00:12:51.379 --> 00:12:54.379 People here don't know shoes 00:12:54.379 --> 00:12:57.480 So I'm leaving 00:12:57.480 --> 00:12:59.480 He wrote the second 00:12:59.480 --> 00:13:01.480 The situation is very tempting 00:13:01.480 --> 00:13:04.480 People can be taught to wear shoes 00:13:04.480 --> 00:13:06.480 A plan was made 00:13:06.480 --> 00:13:08.480 So I will stay 00:13:08.480 --> 00:13:12.889 Now that you know part of your reality 00:13:12.889 --> 00:13:15.889 You have to write your report 00:13:15.889 --> 00:13:21.919 Will she leave or stay? 00:13:21.919 --> 00:13:25.460 And in conclusion 00:13:25.460 --> 00:13:27.460 We ask the Almighty God 00:13:27.460 --> 00:13:31.460 We have succeeded in providing useful material 00:13:31.460 --> 00:13:34.460 Contribute to spreading the call 00:13:34.460 --> 00:13:37.460 Educating preachers everywhere 00:13:37.460 --> 00:13:41.519 Praise be to God, Lord of the worlds 00:13:41.519 --> 00:13:45.519 May God’s blessings and peace be upon our Prophet Muhammad 00:13:45.519 --> 00:13:48.519 And upon all his family and companions