Da'wah Opportunity, Play Your Role
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Bismillaah.
As the Director of An-Najm Publishers, I'm pleased to announce a new book that we will, inshaa`Allaah, be publishing: Open Letters, Open Hearts. You can find out more about the book's aims and objectives below. You can contribute to make it happen - click the link below to find out how.
It'll be a fantastic da'wah opportunity and a sadaqah al-jaariyah too!
Was-salaamu 'alaikum
~ Umm Junayd
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About the Book
The anthology-style Open Letters, Open Hearts will feature heartfelt letters written by Muslims who appeal to their family, friends and others to open their hearts and minds to the message of Islam.
Most of us have been touched and inspired by an emotional piece of writing. Something as simple as a greeting card or as lengthy as a novel can successfully evoke emotion in a reader. Whether raw and direct, or gentle and persuasive, the power of the written word can not be denied.
Muslims worldwide are invited to use this power and compose open letters which address the people and unique circumstances in their own lives from an Islamic perspective. Whether differences need to be solved, religious issues explained, or concern expressed about someone's harmful life choices, a letter allows the writer to convey sincerity and present Islamic values and teachings in a positive, relevant light.
Although Muslims naturally wish for others to recognize the truth of Islam, one of the main objectives of Open Letter, Open Hearts is to appeal to the emotional ties that connect us to family, friends and humanity in general. It is hoped that people of all faiths will find common ground with Muslims through the personal stories and situations revealed in the letters. Inshaa'Allah, this connection will help open the door to better understanding of Muslims and Islam’s true teachings.
The Open Letters, Open Hearts project was born of the editor's desire to meet her personal da'wah obligation and help her non-Muslim family better understand her decision to embrace Islam. All Muslims have a religious duty to give da'wah (invite others to Islam through teaching or example of good actions). However, many Muslims are uncomfortable doing so, either due to inhibition or because family and friends aren't open to such discussion.
Da'wah is not only directed at non-Muslims. Born-Muslims often find themselves dealing with family and friends who either don't practice the religion at all, or neglect certain aspects of it.
Submitting an open letter to the anthology – and inshaa`Allah directly to the person(s) to whom it is addressed – offers a positive step towards meeting our da'wah obligation.
Your Thoughts
Assalaamu 'alaikum brother.
Yes, alhamdulillaah, we were approached only a few weeks after our first book was published and eagerly agreed due to the relevance within the current social climate we are now faced with, and it is an 'out-of-the-box' way to give da'wah - in our humble opinion.
I must say, though, that while publishing a book may be a challenge, it is far from being 'daunting' - at the mention of this I sense a slight disappointment.
As the saying goes: good comes to those who wait.
And Allaah knows best.
Walaykum Salam Sister,
Allah (SWT) forgive me. Aa'meen!
I blame on my poor English.Sometimes, I do make mistakes by wrong usage of English words.
Initially, while writing comments, I was of thought that 'daunting' means "challenging"...
And after receiving your reply, I have now realized how silly mistake I have done by using a wrong word.
Look, what a disgrace, when we wrongly utter something, or unknowingly say something wrong.
Once again, I say, I meant that An-Najm is all decided to take up another challenging task.
Please accept my sincere apologies.
May Allah (SWT) bless this upcoming anthology project "Open Letters, Open Hearts". Aa'meen.
Wassalaam,
Br. Abdul Jawad
Assalamualaykum
What is the deadline for this?
I and inshaAllah a friend, would be ineterested.
ma'assalam
Assalaamu 'alaikum.
Brother, I'm not upset in the least - I figured that you meant challenging.
Sister, the deadline is 31st January inshaa`Allaah.
~ Umm Junayd.
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Masha'Allah, An-Najm is all decided to take up another daunting task—publishing, in near future, an anthology of ‘Open Letters, Open Hearts’.
I am presume, when the anthology gets done, and is seen visible in print, then insha’Allah it will be loaded with moving content—each one addressing to their near and dear ones, in dearest terms, with a beautiful message of Islam…apart from their experiences, feelings, thoughts, initiatives, aspirations…indeed, when life, truly felt in its worthiness, there will be much to express!
We hope to see the finale content, and pray unto Allah (SWT) that it gets more recognition.
My very best wishes to Sis. Amina, and to the team of An-Najm Publishers!
Wasalaam,
Br. Abdul Jawad
Jeddah