Athar Aamal al-Qulub ala al-Daiya wa al-Dawa
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Athar Aamal al-Qulub ala al-Daiya wa al-Dawa (The Impact of the Actions of the Heart on the Caller and Islamic Advocacy) is an academic treatise in Islamic theology and da'wa by Ibrahim bin Hasan al-Hadriti, presented as a doctoral dissertation at King Abdulaziz University in 1441 AH / 2020 CE .
Background and Purpose
The work was completed under the academic supervision of Muwaffaq bin Abdullah Kudsa in the Department of Sharia and Islamic Studies at King Abdulaziz University . The author set out to examine the role that inward acts of devotion (such as sincerity, reliance, and patience) play in shaping the character of the Islamic caller (al-da'iya) and determining the success or failure of religious advocacy (al-da'wa) . Al-Hadriti argues that outward rectitude in religious calling is intrinsically tied to inward spiritual health, grounding the study in the texts of the Quran and the Sunnah as well as the historical examples of early Islamic scholars .
Structure and Contents
The book is organized into an introduction, a preliminary overview (tamhid), four main parts (abwab), and a conclusion :
- Preliminary Overview (Tamhid): Clarifies key terms (al-athar, al-'amal, al-qalb, al-da'iya, and al-da'wa) and discusses the merits of Islamic advocacy and the caller .
- Part One: Discusses the status of heart actions, textual proofs from the Quran and Sunnah, the theological doctrine of the early generations (Ahl al-Sunnah wa-al-Jama'ah) regarding the inclusion of heart actions in the definition of faith (iman) alongside responses to theological opponents, and the creedal and devotional foundations for the rectitude of the heart .
- Part Two: Details ten distinct heart actions influencing the caller—sincerity (ikhlas), certainty (yaqin), patience (sabr), contentment (rida), love (mahabbah), fear and reverence (khawf wa-khashyah), hope (raja'), reliance on God (tawakkul), piety (taqwa), and scrupulousness (wara')—followed by case studies analyzing their manifestation in the lives and trials of Ahmad ibn Hanbal, Ibn Taymiyyah, and Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab .
- Part Three: Details the positive fruits of cultivating heart actions, divided into twelve personal effects on the caller (such as pure intentions, sensing divine aid, optimism, inner tranquility, detachment from worldly gain, and steadfastness) and eleven effects on the calling itself (such as preaching with wisdom, good counsel, gracious debate, mercy toward listeners, and societal acceptance) .
- Part Four: Analyzes the negative consequences of neglecting heart actions, listing fifteen personal pitfalls for the caller (such as worldly ambition, hard-heartedness, pride, ostentation, following desires, and spiritual vulnerability) and five consequences for the message (including internal disunity, public alienation, empowerment of adversaries, and delayed victory) .
The study concludes with practical recommendations emphasizing the continuous spiritual accountability of religious teachers and callers to safeguard their efforts from deviation and spiritual apathy .
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