“Using Friendship or Love for Islamic Proselytizing”
I’ve been sharing about this existence for some time now, but in fact, this
Japan Da’wah Center: Mr. Zulqarnain※
is from
“How to Convert Japanese People for Muslims”
sermon.
※The one who preached that “Japanese temples and religious facilities should be considered places where devils (Shaytan) tempt people”
Rather than the content of the doctrine, using supposedly unrelated “friendship” or “love” for “religious proselytizing” feels far more like something that is truly【a devil (Shaytan) tempting people】, doesn’t it?
Publishing the translated text. (Google Translate version, since Facebook’s translation is unclear.)
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『Hints for Proselytizing to Japanese People』
“Be as friendly with them as possible, with sincerity.”
All knowledge is information processed by the heart. The heart can understand many things. The heart can produce “logical thinking,” which is also known as the field of psychology.
Psychology is the study of human behavior, mental processes, and the influence the mind has on humans.
The concept of psychology derives from the ancient Greek words “psyche” (soul) and “logia” (science). Psychology is the science of studying the soul.
Therefore, for people who do not know this God, the psychology around them influences their heart and soul. Especially ancestor worship. All of these are connected to their heart. Because their psychology is faith in ancestors. It is deeply rooted in their heart through the love poured from ancestors and parents.
In other words, all of these hold “sentimental value” in their heart, and their psychology and spirit are strongly influenced by this soul.
Therefore, the inherited Islamic knowledge is processed only as knowledge for knowledge’s sake. It’s like learning mathematics or physics. They can fill a stadium to listen to Islamic lectures. But they are only listening with their head, not with their heart.
Islamic knowledge does not become guidance. So, how can we turn this Islamic knowledge into guidance that resonates in the heart?
Quran 3:159 By the mercy of Allah, you were gentle with them (your friends and believers). If you had been harsh and hard-hearted, they would have scattered from around you. So pardon them, seek forgiveness for them, and consult with them in matters. And when you have decided on a course of action, put your trust in Allah. Indeed, Allah loves those who put their trust in Him.
Be as friendly as possible with them, deepen your interactions, and treat them kindly. Become their close friend. Share food and gifts. Talk with them and seek their advice. Do not be rude to them.
Only through friendship that connects heart to heart can you knock on the door of their heart and obtain guidance. The knowledge you gained with your head will eventually begin to enter your heart. This is one of the keys to obtaining guidance.
Faith begins in the heart. And this sincere friendship is what opens the door to their heart.
Japan: A Land of Growing Muslim Population Harmony Between Japanese Culture and Islam
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『Hints for Islamic Evangelism to Japanese People』
People who convert to Islam can be broadly divided into four categories. ……………………………………
1⃣ First, those who seek the Creator of the universe, the great power—that is, believe in the existence of God and seek God. This number is very small, only 3-5% of those who convert to Islam.
This group often consists of people whom Allah has given various trials in this world. They face various difficulties and feel it hard to build friendships with their own people. They think deeply about things and prefer friendships with foreigners. Many can speak English. ……………………………………
2⃣ Second, those to whom the teachings of Islam reach the heart through Muslim friends. They make up about 5-10% overall, and the number is increasing.
They become friends with Muslims and feel the wonder of Muslims. For no clear reason, they genuinely enjoy spending time in the Muslim community. Muslims give them an experience of sincere friendship.
This group often has several very close Muslim friends. They are friends because they share common hobbies or preferences. They are very honest with each other. They obtain information about Islam through close friends. And the friends take them to mosques or Islamic study classes. ……………………………………
3⃣ Group 3, the majority group.
They fall in love with a Muslim. When the heart falls in love, the heart begins to seek ways to be with the lover. If they receive proper explanations about Islam or are taught systematically, they can become good Muslims. And they can preach Islam to their own people.
Accepting Islam through love is the most common case. Nearly 70-80% of people accept Islam this way. Among these people, some study very diligently.
However, this group is very dependent on their partner. Because they model themselves after their partner. If the partner has strong faith from the beginning, their faith will also become strong. If the partner does not sincerely support them, their Islam might become nominal. ……………………………………
4⃣ The fourth category, currently on the rise, is family-based Shahada (declaration of faith in Islam).
Couples who have converted to Islam try to lead other family members to Islam. Usually, it’s the husband or wife who converted first. There are also cases where siblings convert to Islam and invite other family members to convert. However, the number is still very small, only about 1-3%.
The Growing Muslim Homeland, Japan Harmony Between Japanese Culture and Islam
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Let us pray here that we who proselytize are always protected by Allah, with knowledge, guidance, strength, eloquence, humility, sustenance, heart-to-heart bonds, and led by Allah on the right path.
Promoting the development of Islam in Japan.
Islamic Da’wah in the Land of the Rising Sun by Zulqarnain Hasan Basri and Companions
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