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Contributing to Islamic Outreach

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

Opinion Named sources Context piece
  • Imam Nur Suharno says Islamic outreach requires sacrifices of time, effort, resources and, in some cases, life.
  • He cites Islamic teachings that promise divine reward for those who spend and struggle in the cause of faith.
  • The article urges outreach workers to fulfill their duties without seeking their rights from other people.

Islamic outreach, Imam Nur Suharno writes, cannot continue without sacrifice. In an essay published by Republika, he describes life as a struggle and says genuine struggle in Islam is tied to dakwah, or Islamic outreach.

Know that Allah’s merchandise is expensive. Know that Allah’s merchandise is Paradise.

— Prophet Muhammad, as quoted in the articleThe quotation is used to emphasize the spiritual value and cost of Islamic outreach.

He defines sacrifice broadly, including one’s effort, time, livelihood and material resources. Challenges, he argues, are inevitable, and those pursuing a major religious goal must accept a cost. Islamic teachings, he says, promise that such sacrifices will not be wasted but will receive an immeasurable spiritual reward.

Suharno supports the argument with references to hadith and Quranic verses. He quotes the Prophet as saying, “Know that Allah’s merchandise is expensive. Know that Allah’s merchandise is Paradise,” and cites verses describing God as the provider who replaces what believers spend.

What can I give to dakwah?

— Imam Nur SuharnoSuharno presents this as the question outreach workers should ask themselves.

The essay’s practical message is directed at members of the dakwah movement. They should ask themselves, “What can I give to dakwah?” rather than “What can I get from dakwah?” Suharno says they should fulfill their obligations without demanding rights from people, while seeking their reward from Allah.

What can I get from dakwah?

— Imam Nur SuharnoSuharno contrasts this question with a focus on service and sacrifice.
About this summary

Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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