The Conditions of Calling to Allah and Its Importance

Question:
The woman, in her final question, says: As for the one who is unable to compel the scholars, the firmly rooted scholars, to convey the call, how does she acquire knowledge?

Answer:
First, the call to Allah requires knowledge. It is required that both the woman and the man learn before they call others; one must learn before calling. Call to Allah with insight, that is, with knowledge. This is known only by scholars. The one who wants to call to Allah must first learn, and then call to what Allah has taught him. He calls people to act according to the Sunnah, to the Book and the Sunnah. This is the path of calling to Allah. It is not permissible for the ignorant person to call to Allah, because he may make a forbidden thing lawful or make a lawful thing forbidden, without knowing it. Also, the one who calls to Allah must be asked by people about their problems. If he is unable to answer, or if he answers with a wrong answer, both situations are difficult. Therefore, no one should step forward to call to Allah unless he has solid knowledge of what he calls to and what he forbids. This is by having received knowledge from scholars, or by holding a certificate from the College of Sharia or the College of Principles of Religion. This is evidence that he has learned in the College of Sharia or Principles of Religion from scholars. In that case, it is permissible for him to call to Allah, whether he does so voluntarily or is appointed for the call by the authorities. Yes.