Tuesday, May 11, 2010

How can muslim Teenagers take this step ?

How can Muslim teenagers spread Islam among their Non-Muslim friends ?





How can muslim Teenagers take this step ?
by five time prayer.


How can muslim Teenagers take this step ?
By living a pious life. Keeping an open mind. Not taking offence to questions (even if not tactfully worded). Patience.





It's also important that you study Islam, so that when someone asks a question you have an answer. Equally important (no matter what the subject) is to truthfully answer ';I don't know'; if that's the case, followed by ';But I'll find out';. Don't get angry that someone not raised to your faith doesn't understand it. They will ask why where you may not have ever questioned. It's not a lack of respect, it's curiosity. And curiosity is the first step to learning. Be honoured they've asked you, rather than offended.





Don't pressure someone to bite off more than they can chew. Take them as slow or fast as they are ready. Like Muslimahs who aren't ready to wear a hijab, some pre-converts might not be ready to give up music or drinking...give them time to hear God's voice.





It won't hurt them if they decide they want to learn to pray before saying the shahada. Maybe fasting intimidates them. Encourage them to try, with no commitments. Invite them to read the Quran and ask questions. But don't pressure them to change their entire life before they've had an opportunity to decide that's what they want. How can they know if they want to join Islam without sampling some of it first?





Pushing someone often ends up pushing them away. Welcome them instead, like a guest in your home. You offer nuts, baklawa, tea, juice and you let them choose what to try. When they're ready, they'll let you know.





Good luck.
They shouldn't.





For that matter neither should Buddhist or Christian teenagers.





Making the information they need to understand Islam is one thing, but trying to spread a religion will get you ostracized.





Most people take offense when someone else tries to push their religion on them. And they take offense with good reason(how would you feel if told your religion was wrong and there was only one true way that none of your family or other friends follow?)





If you want to keep your friends do NOT try to convert them.
Its not a requirement of our faith to spread Islam. Allah opens the hearts of those he chooses for Islam. If someone asks you about Islam yes give them the fullest most knowledgeable answer you can, but your not required to spread Islam brother we dont go knocking peoples doors....
The Following are the tips for Muslim Teenagers as a stepstone towards DA鈥橶AH


Tip #1: Make your intention sincere





All work we do should ideally be for the sake of Allah. That includes the task of bringing someone closer to Allah. That of course means this should not be connected to arrogance, thinking you're the teacher and everyone else should be lucky you've embarked on a crusade to save them. Guidance is from Allah. Make Dua and make sincere efforts and remember Allah can also misguide you if He wills (we seek refuge in Allah from that).





Tip #2: Practice what you preach





Not practicing what you preach is wrong and you will lose the confidence of anyone, young or old, once they figure you out. Don't do it.





Tip #3: Use the Quran and Seerah (biography of the Prophet) as Dawa guides





Read and understand those chapters of the Quran which talk about how the Prophets presented the message of Islam to their people. Read the Seerah (for some good Seerah books)to see especially how the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) brought Islam to so many different people, including young people.





As well, talk to Dawa workers, and check out manuals they may have written, like Yahiya Emerick's How to Tell Others About Islam.





Tip #4: Talk to people as if you really don't know them





Don't assume you know someone just by looking at them. You don't know that the Muslim girl in your homeroom who walks through the school's hallways as if they were fashion show catwalks (see Ambe Rehman's perspective on this) is not someone you can talk to about Allah because she looks like a snob. Or that the Muslim guy who you've never seen at Juma at your university is a ';bad Muslim';. Maybe he was never really taught Islam and has no idea what importance Friday prayers have in Islam, especially for Muslim men.





Tip #5: Smile





Did you know the Prophet was big on smiling? But many ';practicing'; Muslims seem to have ';their faces on upside down'; as one speaker once said-frowning and serious.


Smiling, being polite and kind are all part of the manners of the Prophet, which we must exercise in our daily lives. If we want to approach others with Islam, we have to make ourselves approachable. Smiling is key to this.





But note that being approachable does not mean being flirtations with the other gender. There are Islamic rules for how men and women should deal with each other which have to be respected. Dawa is no excuse to have long and private conversations and meetings with the other sex, for example. Set up a system where someone expressing an interest in Islam is referred to someone of the same sex.





Tip #6: Take the initiative and hang out with them





Take the first step and invite someone you may have spoken to a couple of times to sit at lunch together, to check out a hockey game or invite them over for Iftar in Ramadan. Also, share difficulties, sorrows and frustrations. Help with homework, be a shoulder to cry on when depression hits, or just plain listen when your friend is upset, discuss common problems and KEEP THEIR SECRETS. There are few things as annoying as a snitch and backstabber. But an important note: if the problem is of a serious nature,(i.e. your friend is thinking of committing suicide or is taking drugs), notify and consult an adult immediately.





Tip #7: Show them Islam is relevant today, right here, right now





Young people may think Islam is too ';old fashioned'; and not in tune with the modern age. Prove this wrong. Show how Islam is really about relating to Allah, which any human being can do, anywhere, anytime. Allah is always closer to you than your jugular vein and He hears and knows everything. Encourage friends to ask Allah's help during tests, exams, and in dealing with problems at home with parents and siblings. Also point out how Islam relates to teenagers: Islam gives you focus and an understanding of who you are and where you are going, which most of ';teen culture'; does not.





Tip #8: Get them involved in volunteer work with you





If you are already involved in the community, get your friend to help out. Ask them to make a flyer for one of your youth group's events or brainstorm for ideas about activities to hold this school year. This involvement makes them feel part of the Muslim community and deepens your friendship, since you are now working together on something beneficial for both of you. Make sure you thank them for their contribution.





Tip #9: Ask them 4 fundamental questions





As your friendship develops, you will notice the topics you discuss may become more serious. You may be discussing, for instance, future goals and plans. Khan recommends four questions to ask that can steer the topic to Allah and Islam:


a. Where am I going in life and what would make me really happy deep down inside?


b. What do I believe?


c. Who should I be grateful to?


d. Did I get to where I am today without the help of anyone?


Tip #10: Emphasize praying five times a day befo
@ Think: Ny best and only friend is Christian. We don't force each others belief on one another.





I would feel upset if a missionary came to my door, so I know I wouldn't do that to non Muslims. Just answer people's questions about it, and be as truthful as possible. I wouldn't force religion. Don't be a hateful person please.
First of all asslam walakum





even i am teenager ...my answer is rather small but it's the truth





I'm really honest with u .....and i live in country in which there is hard to find Non -Muslims fiends...really...My best way to give dawwa is YAHOO ANSWER...i know no one has mentioned it....but i agree to it..





specially..in religion and sprituallity..there r so many question i got best answer on clearing the douts of non muslim.......even though they ask harshly...to see how we react when tell the negatives of the religion.........but u should answer it in such a way......by respecting more.....so that they know wat is real islam........and they respect it...





no one is fool to give best answer without a reason....even for ur self...after asking a question we take time to chosse answer...we have respect for them...so r they...it definately has some effect on thier hearts





i'm proud ....that i'm small but can win others heart...by only small doings ... : )





may god guide us all in straight path..


AMEEN : ))



Spread Islam? That was Muhammad's job not yours. You have no right to enforce your religious beliefs upon others. Would you like if I sent my son preaching to Muslims about his views of Muhammad, God and the Quran?
I can spread Islam and teach them if they're confused on some things, but to do things like hanging out with them just to promote my religion is clearly disgusting and unthinkable to me.






by making themselves an example.


They should bring positive changes in themselves, follow right Islam, be polite and when other praises them, reply that this is because of the beauty of Islam~!
Today the world is comming so closer that relegion dosent matter, still we are surfing the differances, why, go to the path lab and check your blood, A AB B or O have you herd of X or Y or Z other then this??
Islam is all humenright not only muslims
they can't have non-muslim friends





IT SAYS SO IN THE KORAN
Don't respect other people

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