It is prescribed to begin with 'aqidah in da'wah
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Q5: The Islamic groups here differ regarding the starting points that callers to Allah must begin with: is it the political aspect, the doctrinal aspect, or the ethical aspect? What are the matters you think one should start with?
A5:It is prescribed to begin with 'aqidah, just as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) began with it, and just as the messengers began with it, and because of the hadith ofMu'adhmentioned earlier; if those being called are disbelievers, but if those being called are Muslims, then they are to be shown what they are ignorant of regarding the rulings of their religion, and what they have fallen short in, and attention is to be given to the most important matters first, then the next most important. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
A5:It is prescribed to begin with 'aqidah, just as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) began with it, and just as the messengers began with it, and because of the hadith ofMu'adhmentioned earlier; if those being called are disbelievers, but if those being called are Muslims, then they are to be shown what they are ignorant of regarding the rulings of their religion, and what they have fallen short in, and attention is to be given to the most important matters first, then the next most important. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
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