Question: Please
give me some information on how to convert non-Muslims to Islam. How should
we prove to them that Islam is the true religion from God and that they
now have to follow the Holy Prophet (sws) and the Qur’an to attain
God’s love and be successful on the Day of Reckoning.
Answer: There
is no general formula for converting non-Muslims into Muslims. It varies
with each case since each non-Muslim has different concepts or objections
in his or her understanding of Islam. So the best thing is to begin by
asking them about what they think about Islam and then try to clear their
doubts. Moreover, it is of paramount importance that instead of showing
an antagonistic behaviour towards them, Muslims should try to present the
teachings of Islam in a lucid and articulate manner. They should think
of ways and means to communicate the true message of Islam and refrain
from policing and threatening non-Muslims. Like true preachers, they should
invest their time in thinking of ways and means to earnestly call people
to the truth. Their preaching should have a humble tone, and they should
deal very affectionately and amicably with non-Muslims.
What you can also do is to ignite
the flame for the quest of truth found in every human being by urging people
to be sincere and earnest seekers of the truth. You can also draw their
attention to the basic issues which stare man in his face – perhaps the
greatest of which is: ‘What will happen when we die’.
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