Naji bin Dayil al-Sultan
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Naji bin Dayil al-Sultan is a contemporary Islamic preacher and author, best known for his handbook on Islamic outreach and propagation, Dalil al-Da'iyah (The Preacher's Guide) .
Background and Lineage
He belongs to the Al Sultan branch of the Al Dayil family, who stem from Al Nabit of the Ghiyathat, a lineage of the Dawasir tribe historically residing in al-Khurfah in the region of al-Aflaj .
Preaching and Contribution
Al-Sultan dedicated his career to Islamic propagation (da'wah), focusing on the ethics, organization, and practical methodology of religious guidance . Drawing from his practical experiences in outreach, he authored Dalil al-Da'iyah ila Allah Ta'ala ("The Guide for the Preacher to God Almighty"), which was published by Dar Taybah al-Khadra' . The manual directs callers to Islam—especially beginners—on overcoming obstacles in public instruction, maintaining sincerity (ikhlas), preaching with wisdom and fair admonition, and embodying virtuous character so that their actions serve as guidance alongside their words .
Reception
His instructional handbook was received favorably by contemporary scholars. In a commendation (taqriz) written in Dhu al-Qi'dah 1419 AH (March 1999 CE), Abd al-Rahman ibn Hammad Al 'Umar praised the work as highly beneficial in its field, recommending its study to preachers and students of religious knowledge .
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Dalil al-Daiya (The Preacher's Guide) is a contemporary Arabic handbook on Islamic proselytization (da'wah) and practical methodology. It offers guidelines, ethical counsel, and organizational advice drawn from experience in religious outreach and public instruction, serving as a practical reference manual to guide propagation and encourage good conduct.