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7:165 - When they disregarded the warnings that had been given them We rescued those who
forbade evil; but We visited the wrong-doers with a grievous punishment because they were
given to transgression.
14:4 - We sent an apostle except (to teach) in the language of his (own) people in order to make
(things) clear to them. Now Allah leaves straying those whom He pleases and guides whom
He pleases: and He is Exalted in power Full of Wisdom. 18741875
1874 If the object of a Message is to make things clear, it must be delivered in the language current among the people to
whom the Messenger is sent. Through them it can reach all mankind. There is even a wider meaning for "language". It
is not merely a question of alphabets, letters, or words. Each age or people-or world in a psychological sense- casts
its thoughts in a certain mould or form. Allah's Message-being universal-can be expressed in all moulds and forms,
and is equally valid and necessary for all grades of humanity, and must therefore be explained to each according to
his or her capacity or receptivity. In this respect the Qur-an is marvellous. It is for the simplest as well as the most
advanced. (14.4)
1875 'Whom He pleases'; the usual expression for Mashiyat, the universal Will and Plan, which is all-wise and on the
highest plane of goodness and righteousness. (14.4)
16:125 - Invite (all) to the way of thy Lord with wisdom and beautiful preaching; and argue with them
in ways that are best and most gracious: for thy Lord knoweth best who have strayed from His
Path and who receive guidance. 21612162
2161 In this wonderful passage are laid down principles of religious preaching, which are good for all time. But where are
the Teachers with such qualifications? We must invite all to the Way of Allah, and expound His Universal Will; we
must do it with wisdom and discretion, meeting people on their own ground and convincing them with illustrations from
their own knowledge and experience, which may be very narrow, or very wide. Our preaching must be, not dogmatic,
not self-regarding, not offensive, but gentle, considerate, and such as would attract their attention. Our manner and
our arguments should not be acrimonious, but modelled on the most courteous and the most gracious example, so
that the hearer may say to himself, "This man is not dealing merely with dialectics; he is not trying to get a rise out of
me; he is sincerely expounding the faith that is in him, and his motive is the love of man and the love of Allah."
(16.125)
2162 It may be that the Preacher sometimes says to himself, "What is the use of teaching these people? they have made
up their minds, or they are obstinate; or they are only trying to catch me out," Let him not yield to such a thought. Who
knows how the seed of the Word of Allah may germinate in people's minds? It is not for man to look for results. Man's
inner thoughts are known best to Allah. (16.125)
16:82 - But if they turn away thy duty is only to preach the clear message.
20:132 - Enjoin prayer on thy people and be constant therein. We ask thee not to provide
sustenance: We provide it for thee. But the (fruit of) the Hereafter is for Righteousness. 2657
2657 Sustenance, in the sense of the ordinary needs of life, the man of Allah does not worry about. That is provided by
Allah for all, the just and the unjust. But the special provision, the Real Sustenance, the spiritual fruit, is for a righteous
life in the service of Allah. (20.132)
22:67 - To every People have we appointed rites and ceremonies which they must follow let them
not then dispute with thee on the matter but do thou invite (them) to thy Lord: for thou art
assuredly on the Right Way. 2848
2848 Rites and ceremonies may appear to be an unimportant matter compared with "weightier matters of the Law" and with
the higher needs of man's spiritual nature. But they are necessary for social and religious organisation, and their effect
on the individual himself is not to be despised. In any case, as they are visible external symbols, they give rise to the
most heated controversies. Such controversies are to be deprecated. That does not mean that our rites and
ceremonies are to be made light of. Those in Islam rest on the highest social and religious needs of man, and if we
are convinced that we are on the Right Way, we should invite all to join us, without entering into controversies about
such matters. (22.67)
29:46 -And dispute ye not with the People of the Book except with means better (than mere
disputation) unless it be with those of them who inflict wrong (and injury): but say "We believe
in the Revelation which has come down to us and in that which came down to you; Our Allah
and your Allah is one; and it is to Him we bow (in Islam)." 347234733474
3472 Mere disputations are futile. In order to achieve our purpose as true standardbearers for Allah, we shall have to find
true common grounds of belief, as stated in the latter part of this verse, and also to show by our urbanity, kindness,
sincerity, truth, and genuine anxiety, for the good of others, that we are not cranks or merely seeking selfish or
questionable aims. (29.46)
3473 Of course those who are deliberately trying to wrong or injure others will have to be treated firmly, as we are
guardians of each other. With them there is little question of finding common ground or exercising patience, until the
injury is prevented or stopped. (29.46)
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