Let's Become Effective Da'ees - International Da'wah Training Programme - Part 91 | by Dr Zakir Naik
This transcript is from Part 91 of an International Da'wah Training Programme hosted by Dr. Zakir Naik. It covers the schedule for the third day of the programme, an introduction of a new participant named Ibrahim, and his brief prepared speech referencing Quranic verses about different categories of people (believers, disbelievers, and hypocrites) in the context of da'wah.
Summary
The session opens with an announcement of the third day's schedule for the International Da'wah Training Programme. The schedule includes a session from 8:25 to 10:15 AM focused on techniques of da'wah-related public speaking, led by Dr. Zakir Naik, followed by a tea break and interviews for a reality show. A second session runs from approximately 10:45 AM to 12:15 PM continuing the application of public speaking techniques. Lunch break is scheduled from 1:15 PM to 2:15 PM, followed by a third session from 2:15 PM to 4:15 PM. An Asr prayer break occurs at 4:15 PM, then a tea break from 4:30 to 5 PM. The final fourth session from 5 PM to 6 PM involves cross-checking names and meanings of the first 25 chapters of the Quran, a task that could take 2-3 hours depending on participant performance. The day is expected to conclude at 6:30 PM with a revision of Quranic verses with translations useful for da'wah, including 12-14 sets of verses addressing common questions from non-Muslims about Islam.
A new participant, Ibrahim bin Juma'an Al-Zahrani from Saudi Arabia, aged 19, is introduced. He had arrived late (missing the first two days) and spent time catching up via recordings. He introduces himself, mentioning he has been walking with purpose for two years in associate management, and reflects on his personal journey from wanting to be a good Muslim to aspiring to be an exemplary Muslim for his community. He expresses that he never imagined living a full-time da'wah life but is now seeking that path through this training.
Ibrahim then delivers his three-minute prepared speech, drawing from Surah Al-Baqarah (Chapter 2 of the Quran). He references three categories of people relevant to da'wah: the Muttaqeen (God-conscious believers) who believe in the unseen and establish prayer; the Kuffar (disbelievers) whose hearts are described as sealed, though Ibrahim clarifies these are people who have already been given the message and rejected it; and the Munafiqeen (hypocrites) who claim faith but are not true believers. He connects these categories to da'wah strategy, implying that understanding the audience is essential for effective outreach. The session ends with a nasheed (Islamic devotional song) praising Allah.
Key Insights
- The programme dedicates up to 6-7 hours across multiple sessions solely to techniques of da'wah-related public speaking, with the host noting that participants will only understand the depth of this topic once Dr. Zakir Naik takes the stage.
- Ibrahim Al-Zahrani states he never imagined living a full-time da'wah life, but his personal growth from wanting to be a good Muslim to aspiring to be an exemplary Muslim for his community brought him to the training programme.
- Ibrahim argues in his prepared speech that Surah Al-Baqarah's early verses categorize audiences for da'wah into three groups — the Muttaqeen, the Kuffar, and the Munafiqeen — suggesting this framework is foundational for understanding who one is inviting to Islam.
- Ibrahim clarifies that the Quranic verse describing disbelievers with sealed hearts refers specifically to those who have already received and rejected the message of Islam, not to all non-Muslims, implying da'wah remains meaningful for those not yet reached.
- The final session of the day is designed to cross-check names and meanings of the first 25 chapters of the Quran, with the host noting it could extend to 2-3 hours depending on participant performance, reflecting the programme's rigorous assessment approach.
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