The Ruling on Organizing Dawah Programs
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What is the ruling on organizing dawah programs in summer camps and outdoor trips?
There is nothing wrong with organizing groups for calling to Allah (Mighty and Majestic) at any time and in any place. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to organize his Companions in jihad, prayer, and Hajj, and in everything else; he would arrange them and set them in order.And he says: You have the banner, and this one has the flag, and this one is on the right flank, and this one is on the left flank, and this one is in the center,Meaning: in the middle of the army.
This is how the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) did it.Likewise, the scholars said: In jihad, it is recommended to arrange the army, place each person in his proper position, and appoint leaders for each group to convey the people’s needs to the general commander. Thus, organization is a matter established by the Shari'ah, but it is general.Meaning: The word "general" means that it is subject to what public benefit requires in every time and place. Our organization here in this country may be appropriate and beneficial, but in another country it may not be appropriate or beneficial, and they have their own systems. So each should consider what achieves public benefit. This is not something newly invented or forbidden in the Shari'ah, for it is among the matters for which the Sunnah provides a precedent.
There is nothing wrong with organizing groups for calling to Allah (Mighty and Majestic) at any time and in any place. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to organize his Companions in jihad, prayer, and Hajj, and in everything else; he would arrange them and set them in order.And he says: You have the banner, and this one has the flag, and this one is on the right flank, and this one is on the left flank, and this one is in the center,Meaning: in the middle of the army.
This is how the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) did it.Likewise, the scholars said: In jihad, it is recommended to arrange the army, place each person in his proper position, and appoint leaders for each group to convey the people’s needs to the general commander. Thus, organization is a matter established by the Shari'ah, but it is general.Meaning: The word "general" means that it is subject to what public benefit requires in every time and place. Our organization here in this country may be appropriate and beneficial, but in another country it may not be appropriate or beneficial, and they have their own systems. So each should consider what achieves public benefit. This is not something newly invented or forbidden in the Shari'ah, for it is among the matters for which the Sunnah provides a precedent.