Global Dawah in the 21st Century

Believers must stand to perform their role destined by God to convey the Divine Message to all humanity, availing tremendous opportunities.

The mission of calling people to God is, in essence, a divine task performed by human beings. According to Ibn Ishaq, the Prophet’s earliest biographer, Prophet Muhammad came to the Companions and reminded them of this divine task, saying:

“God has sent me to the entire world as a blessing, so you should carry out this responsibility on my behalf. God will show His mercy to you.” (Seerah Ibn Hisham, Vol. 2, p. 607)

Prophet Muhammad was undoubtedly the messenger of God to all humanity. In his lifetime, the Prophet performed this duty directly. After his demise, the call to God must be carried forward indirectly by his followers, the Muslims, generation after generation. That is why the Quran refers to the Muslim community as the ‘The Middle Nation’ in this verse:

“Thus We have made you a middle nation, so that you may act as witnesses for mankind, and the Messenger may be a witness for you.” (2:143)

This verse of the Quran speaks of the role of Muslims as conveyors of God’s message to all humanity. It explains that Muslims have received the divine religion through God’s Messenger. They now have to communicate the Divine message to every generation in every age. This can be done by introducing man to God and His message. The 21st century has opened all the opportunities for global dawah. Now believers must stand to perform their role destined by God for them as conveyers of the Divine Message to all humanity.