Prioritizing the Da'wah Position over the Administrative Position
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A man recently graduated from a Sharia university, and he is a beginner in the pursuit of knowledge, still at the beginning. He was given the choice between a position as a da'i (caller to Islam) and a position as the manager of endowments and mosques in his country. It is known that the latter will occupy him greatly, preventing him from pursuing knowledge and da'wah, whereas the former frees him for da'wah and the pursuit of knowledge. Which is more beneficial for him, and which should he choose?
It appears that being a da'i is better, unless the endowments administration is in a state of ruin. In that case, it is better for him to take on the administration and repair the endowments, because this serves the general public interest.
The questioner: The pursuit of knowledge may be affected by complaints and problems.
The Shaykh: Yes, it is affected, but if the administration is in a state of ruin, it becomes necessary for him to enter it in order to repair it. In some administrations, the manager and everyone under him do not fulfill their obligations. In that case, it becomes necessary for him to do so if no one else is available.
In any case: We prioritize da'wah and the pursuit of knowledge, except in cases of dire necessity.
It appears that being a da'i is better, unless the endowments administration is in a state of ruin. In that case, it is better for him to take on the administration and repair the endowments, because this serves the general public interest.
The questioner: The pursuit of knowledge may be affected by complaints and problems.
The Shaykh: Yes, it is affected, but if the administration is in a state of ruin, it becomes necessary for him to enter it in order to repair it. In some administrations, the manager and everyone under him do not fulfill their obligations. In that case, it becomes necessary for him to do so if no one else is available.
In any case: We prioritize da'wah and the pursuit of knowledge, except in cases of dire necessity.