regarding the translation of books about Islam into various languages
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Q: We see many disbelievers in our country, may Allah protect it, who, when we speak to them about Islam, wish to learn about this religion. However, it is regrettable that there are no translated books about Islam. It would be desirable if the Ifta' Authority were to print these books in many languages and in large quantities, to be placed in mosques, at companies, and elsewhere. This noble message is the responsibility of this safe country, so it must undertake this task and take advantage of the presence of such people in our country. May Allah grant them success.
A: This is correct and very important; may Allah reward you. We ask Allah to help us with it. It is obligatory upon us, upon the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, upon the World Assembly of Youth, upon the Muslim World League, and upon every scholar and leader of the Muslims who is able to do so. It falls under the saying of Allah the Exalted: [Surah al-Nahl: 125], and His saying: : [Surah al-Ma'idah: 2], and His saying: : [Surah al-Baqarah: 195], and the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him): Sahih Muslim 1893a, and his saying (peace and blessings be upon him) to 'Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) when he sent him to Khaybar to call the Jews to Islam and fight them: Sahih al-Bukhari 3701.
There are many verses and hadiths in this meaning, and every effort made in this path is beneficial and useful. We ask Allah for success for us and for all Muslims in this regard.
There are also books written on this topic that are distributed to them, and the preachers are instructed to visit them at their workplaces, so that perhaps Allah may benefit them thereby. We ask Allah to guide everyone.
A: This is correct and very important; may Allah reward you. We ask Allah to help us with it. It is obligatory upon us, upon the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, upon the World Assembly of Youth, upon the Muslim World League, and upon every scholar and leader of the Muslims who is able to do so. It falls under the saying of Allah the Exalted:
Invite to the way of your Lord with wisdom and good instruction
ادْعُ إِلَى سَبِيلِ رَبِّكَ بِالْحِكْمَةِ وَالْمَوْعِظَةِ الْحَسَنَةِcooperate in righteousness and piety
وَتَعَاوَنُوا عَلَى الْبِرِّ وَالتَّقْوَىAnd do good; indeed, Allah loves the doers of good.
وَأَحْسِنُوا إِنَّ اللَّهَ يُحِبُّ الْمُحْسِنِينَOne who guides to something good has a reward similar to that of its doer.
من دل على خير فله مثل أجر فاعلهfor by Allah, if one man is guided on the right path (i.e. converted to Islam) through you, it would be better for you than (a great number of) red camels.
فوالله لأن يهدي الله بك رجلًا واحدًا خير لك من أن يكون لك حمر النعمThere are many verses and hadiths in this meaning, and every effort made in this path is beneficial and useful. We ask Allah for success for us and for all Muslims in this regard.
There are also books written on this topic that are distributed to them, and the preachers are instructed to visit them at their workplaces, so that perhaps Allah may benefit them thereby. We ask Allah to guide everyone.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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