Page 53 - Communication and Argument in the Qur'an

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great difference between idolatry and tawhid (the oneness
of Allah). No doubt this knowledge can be provided in a
very detailed manner. The idolatrous character may be
described as selfish, greedy, opportunistic, unsophisticat-
ed, and crude, while the believers’ noble characteristics
can be described as just the opposite.
The injustice, pitilessness, falsity, and opportunism, the
features peculiar to those who associate others with Allah
are totally opposite to the ideal of Islam. Presenting such a
contrast is very useful in getting people to abandon their
mistaken worldview and replace it with the Islamic one.
However, to be effective, the examples given must be from
the person’s own society.
11. Having control over the course of the
conversation
Believers must never forget that the basic purpose of
communication is to teach religious morality as a means to
bring others to Islam. Unbelievers are generally inclined to
turn the discussion to other areas. This is related to not
being able to concentrate easily on religious topics, have
an uneasy conscience, or not taking it seriously.
In this situation, believers must be very careful. Surely,
it is meaningless to force someone who does not want to
listen or feels bored to listen. In this situation, deliberately
changing the topic, employing a different style, and giving
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