Page 68 - Communication and Argument in the Qur'an

THE COMMUNICATOR’S

QUALITIES

1. The knowledge that faith is Allah’s gift
Believers who present religion to others must realize
that only Allah puts a person on the right path and brings
him or her to faith, that only He decides who will believe

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H He wills. He has best knowledge of the guided (Surat al-
Qasas: 56).
Believers prepare themselves to communicate Allah’s
religion by developing expertise in many areas; this is their
act of worship. However, guidance becomes possible only
by Allah’s will Who holds control over a person’s heart.
This knowledge also helps believers to be more comforta-
ble and sincere, both of which add to their effectiveness.
2. Openness and sincerity
Allah judges believers on the basis of their sincerity. For
this reason, sincerity is one of the Qur’an’s principle
themes. Sincerity is an important feature that brings believ-