But rather it should increase our confidence in inviting others knowing that the result is not dependent on 'my dawah or speech, which is full of weakness and defects, but is in the hands of Allah who can instantly change the hearts of the most wicked and tyrannical into the most pure and righteous.Ī Muslim may question why he or she has to ask for guidance at least seventeen times a day whilst they have already been guided to Islam. Secondly it should humble those of us who are inviting or 'guiding' others to Islam to acknowledge and internalize the fact that we have no real power over this matter, and that true guidance is the sole dominion of Allah, the 'turner of the hearts.' However on the other hand, that should not make us despair of the work we do, for which our reward is with Allah. The first lesson here is that we should seek guidance in every matter with Allah first and foremost before turning to others. They can only guide in terms of explanation, exhortation, clarification and instruction regarding the truth. In other words even the Prophets, much less others, cannot guide whom they choose to become believers in the sense of actually putting faith in a person's heart. And He is most knowing of the guided." (Qur'an 28:56) "Indeed,, you do not guide whom you like, but Allah guides whom He wills.
This is referred to in the following verse: This also includes the general intellect, wits, and inherent intuitive knowledge given to all responsible beings regardless of their faith. By this guidance, animals, plants and even inanimate objects fulfill the purpose for which they were created.
This type of guidance and knowledge is given by Allah to all created things. General hidaya that is given to all creation. There are four types of hidaya mentioned in the Qur'an. Types of hidaya (guidance) mentioned in the Qur'an Notice how it is in the plural-not 'guide me' but 'guide us.' This instills in us a sense of brotherhood by making this request on behalf of fellow Muslims, especially as we stand in prayer as a group. It is also something that we do not control or own, but rather it is bestowed upon us in an act of infinite mercy and grace by Allah. Religious guidance is the greatest gift that a person can possess. The word for gift (hadiyya) in Arabic also comes from the same root letters as the word for guidance (hidaya). In Arabic the word hidaya doesn't simply mean guidance, it means to guide gently. How many of us have reflected on the nature of this guidance and the path that we are supposed to be upon? Muslims plead to be guided to the straight path at least seventeen times a day due to the obligation of reciting surat al-Fatiha (Qur'an 1) in salah (the 5 daily prayers).
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