Use of Wisdom in Discharging the Obligation of Preaching — Seal of the Prophets Vol. 3
Introduction
In this discourse from The Life & Character of the Seal of the Prophets (Volume 3), Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad (ra) details the historical events and scholarly insights surrounding Use of Wisdom in Discharging the Obligation of Preaching.
Book Series: The Life & Character of the Seal of the Prophets (Volume 3)
Author: Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad (ra)
Section: VI – All Races Invited to Islam
Pages: Book pp. 182–183 (PDF pp. 200–201)
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Historical Account
By this strategy of the Holy Prophetsa to have a ring prepared, by consultation of his companions, fundamental light is shed on how the Holy Prophetsa would employ all such ways in the work of preaching, as were necessary in attracting his addressee towards him, and in producing a positive effect on his heart.
Obviously, as far as sheer preaching is concerned, having or not having a ring is an irrelevant matter. A true word is just as cogent without a seal, as it would be with one, but since the Holy Prophetsa was told that the rulers of this day and age do not give any significance to a letter without a seal, he did not wish to ignore any such aspect as would give rise to a condition of indifference in the heart of the addressee. For this reason, the Holy Prophetsa very particularly acted upon this minor detail, so that no flaw was left in his preaching that would render it ineffective. Indeed, this is the practical example of the Qur’ānic verse:
ُوَ جَادِلْهُم بِالَّتِي هِيَ اَحْسَ ن
O Messenger! In the matter of preaching Islām, follow the course which is most effective in influencing the heart and mind of your addressee.”
([An-Nahl (16:126)])
Book Series: The Life & Character of the Seal of the Prophets (Volume 3)
Section: VI – All Races Invited to Islam | Navigation: « Previous: [A Ring Prepared for Letters of Preaching] | Next: [Preaching Expeditions in the Four Corners of Arabia] »