A student of knowledge is given the choice between devoting himself to da'wah and working during the times; which should he choose?
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The questioner : May Allah reward you, O Shaykh. A man recently graduated from a Shari'ah university and is a beginner in seeking knowledge.
The Shaykh : And what is he?
The questioner : He is a beginner in seeking knowledge, still in his early stages. He is given the choice between a position as a da'i (caller to Islam) or 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 seeking knowledge and da'wah, whereas the former allows him to devote himself to da'wah and seeking knowledge. Which is more beneficial for him, and which should he choose?
The Shaykh : It appears that being a da'i is better, unless the endowments administration is in a state of ruin. If it is in a state of ruin, then it is better for him to take charge of the administration and rectify the situation, because this is a general benefit.
The questioner : Seeking knowledge may be affected by complaints and problems.
The Shaykh : Yes, it may be affected. But if the administration is in a state of ruin, he must enter it in order to fix 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, da'wah and seeking knowledge are prioritized, except out of dire necessity.
The questioner : ...
The Shaykh : No.
The questioner : ...
The Shaykh : Wait, perhaps the brothers will finish. You are one of our students, yes.
The Shaykh : And what is he?
The questioner : He is a beginner in seeking knowledge, still in his early stages. He is given the choice between a position as a da'i (caller to Islam) or 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 seeking knowledge and da'wah, whereas the former allows him to devote himself to da'wah and seeking knowledge. Which is more beneficial for him, and which should he choose?
The Shaykh : It appears that being a da'i is better, unless the endowments administration is in a state of ruin. If it is in a state of ruin, then it is better for him to take charge of the administration and rectify the situation, because this is a general benefit.
The questioner : Seeking knowledge may be affected by complaints and problems.
The Shaykh : Yes, it may be affected. But if the administration is in a state of ruin, he must enter it in order to fix 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, da'wah and seeking knowledge are prioritized, except out of dire necessity.
The questioner : ...
The Shaykh : No.
The questioner : ...
The Shaykh : Wait, perhaps the brothers will finish. You are one of our students, yes.