The Dawah Mission in India
In one of the sayings of the Prophet
Muhammad, may peace be upon him, we find
a prediction to the effect that in later times a
certain group (‘
usbah
) would be formed in
India. This group would convey the message
of truth to the people of India in particular, as
well as to theworld at large. Theywould show
people the path to Paradise.
I am convinced of the fact that the
dawah
mission team of the present age is that very
group. It is destined by God that
dawah
work
should be organized in India and we should
strive to bring people under the protection
of His mercy.
This
hadith
informs us that this ‘
usbah
, which
will work in India, will be saved from the fire
of hell. Indeed, the doors of Paradise will be
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