The da'iyah's position toward those who mock the da'iyah
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Question:
A questioner asks: Does calling people to Allah the Exalted require that the one we call to Allah responds? How do we treat those who mock or belittle the da'iyah? And what is the best method in calling to Allah the Majestic and Exalted among this type of people?
Answer:
Yes, calling to Allah is necessary, even if the call is met with opponents, mockers, or those who make fun of it. This never stops us from calling to Allah. We do not seek to please people or praise from people; rather, we seek to please Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). That is what we want. Whoever seeks the pleasure of people through the anger of Allah, Allah becomes angry with him and makes people angry with him. Whoever seeks the pleasure of Allah through the anger of people, Allah is pleased with him and makes people pleased with him. Hearts are in the hand of Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). Deal with Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He), not with people, no matter how they treat you. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) was met with what was more severe than this. He was met with cursing, insults, and reproach. He was also met with humiliation and sometimes beating. He was met with every kind of disliked thing. And despite this, he (peace and blessings be upon him) was patient and remained firm in his call. He considered what happened to him to be in the path of Allah. This is the methodology of calling to Allah the Majestic and Exalted. And as we said, a person should not despair, even if he is met with what is not befitting. Do not despair that Allah will guide this opponent, for Allah is capable of all things. Or, you establish the proof against him. Establish the proof against him and clear your conscience. Do not stop calling to Allah because someone opposed you or spoke ill of you. Do not stop calling to Allah the Majestic and Exalted. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good,
A questioner asks: Does calling people to Allah the Exalted require that the one we call to Allah responds? How do we treat those who mock or belittle the da'iyah? And what is the best method in calling to Allah the Majestic and Exalted among this type of people?
Answer:
Yes, calling to Allah is necessary, even if the call is met with opponents, mockers, or those who make fun of it. This never stops us from calling to Allah. We do not seek to please people or praise from people; rather, we seek to please Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). That is what we want. Whoever seeks the pleasure of people through the anger of Allah, Allah becomes angry with him and makes people angry with him. Whoever seeks the pleasure of Allah through the anger of people, Allah is pleased with him and makes people pleased with him. Hearts are in the hand of Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). Deal with Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He), not with people, no matter how they treat you. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) was met with what was more severe than this. He was met with cursing, insults, and reproach. He was also met with humiliation and sometimes beating. He was met with every kind of disliked thing. And despite this, he (peace and blessings be upon him) was patient and remained firm in his call. He considered what happened to him to be in the path of Allah. This is the methodology of calling to Allah the Majestic and Exalted. And as we said, a person should not despair, even if he is met with what is not befitting. Do not despair that Allah will guide this opponent, for Allah is capable of all things. Or, you establish the proof against him. Establish the proof against him and clear your conscience. Do not stop calling to Allah because someone opposed you or spoke ill of you. Do not stop calling to Allah the Majestic and Exalted. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good,
Source
الحكمة في الدعوة إلى الله — alfawzan.live (51:55)
The Arabic text is a machine transcription of the audio recording.