Muslims of the present day generally see themselves as the victims of plots and targets of their “enemies” violence. The Quran rejects this theory, saying, ‘And never will God allow non-believers to harm the believers.’ (4:141). Then what is the reason for the Muslims’ present plight? In another verse, the Quran, in response to this question, says: ‘Whatever misfortune befalls you is of your own doing.’ (42:30) The question arises as to the real cause of the problems facing Muslims today. It is the answer given by the Quran: ‘O Prophet, deliver what has been sent down to you by your Lord. You will not have conveyed His message if you do not do so. God will protect you from the people.’ (5:67) This verse of the Quran makes it clear that the issue of the protection of believers is linked to dawah work. If the Muslims perform their dawah duties, they will remain under God’s protection. Whereas, if they neglect dawah work, this divine protection will be taken away. The solution to the problem of Muslims cannot be found either in protests or in confrontation. The only solution to their problem rests in dawah work. No other strategy can be of any avail to the Muslims in this matter: only dawah work guarantees divine protection for the Muslim Ummah.
The Real Problem