Many scholars have noted that when the reminder is received and accepted, its effect endures. This is what we hope for in the masājids and lodgings you enter: that those who hear your call will accept it, for this is the way of the sound-hearted believer, as Allāh Almighty has said: “He who fears will remember.”
And know that the Da’wah is not confined to masājid. If you find opportunity in the streets, in places of gathering, or in the lodgings where you stay, then seize it, and let it be purely for Allāh Almighty and in devotion to Him. It may be that Allāh Almighty accepts your Da‘wah and makes it a source of benefit for others.
Brothers and beloved ones, among the essential matters upon every caller is that his words be sincerely for Allāh Alone, truthful and pure, and that he acts upon what he calls others to. As Allāh Almighty has said: “And who is better in speech than one who calls to Allāh, acts righteously, and says, ‘Indeed, I am of the Muslims.’”
It was from the practice of our Prophet (peace be upon him) that even while travelling he did not abandon the two rak‘ahs before dawn prayer, nor the witr prayer. So hold fast to these acts of devotion, strive in them, and be examples therein both in word and in deed. This is what makes clear the vast difference between the sincere callers of the people of the Sunnah and others whose aim is wealth, prestige, or fleeting worldly gain — things of no value with Allāh Almighty.
We also remind ourselves that in such outings there should be an appointed leader, whose commands you follow and whose prohibitions — when in accordance with truth. In this you follow the Sunnah of the Prophet (peace be upon him) in travel and expedition.
And we remind ourselves likewise that words should be ordered, purposeful, and explanatory of our call.
By Allāh, you are engaged in a tremendous good for which others will have ghibṭah for you (happiness for someone else's success without envy), and it is incumbent upon all who cannot accompany you to support you with supplication: that Allāh grant you victory and aid you. For indeed, you are upon a mighty good.
And may Allāh preserve you: avoid the causes of division, discord, and disputes. For Shayṭān is diligently striving — without doubt or uncertainty — that this journey of calling to Allāh not be successful. His eagerness to sow rancor in hearts and to incite hostility is well known, as is established in Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim from the narration of Jābir (may Allāh be pleased with him): “Shayṭān has despaired of being worshipped by those who pray in the Arabian Peninsula, but he seeks to incite discord among them.” Thus, he provokes one against another, narrowing the hearts. So seek refuge in Allāh from his evil, and increase in your recitation of the Qur'ān and in your prescribed invocations of morning and evening remembrance.
And know, my brothers in Allāh and my beloved ones, that societies have become deeply immersed in worldly matters, carried away by them, and thus plunged into the abysses of ruin. Yet you, through what you spread of the Qur'ān, the Sunnah, and the true Salafi way, are like physicians treating diseased hearts, or like one casting a lifeline to a drowning man. Realise, then, that you are engaged in a mighty good for which you are to be envied.
I apologise for not accompanying you on this occasion, and this was only due to considerations and reflection regarding matters of teaching, learning, and the responsibilities upon me. Otherwise, how greatly I longed to share in this good with you. I pray that Allāh Almighty will grant me reward for what I intended.
This is what I wished to remind you of, from what came to mind of the openings that Allāh Almighty granted us. May Allāh protect you, bless you, increase you from His bounty, and support you with His victory. All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds.
Jumu’ah 13 Rabi' Al-Awwal 1447H.
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