Everyday phrases

What does Da'wah mean?

دَعْوَة
Da'wah

Inviting people to Allah, with wisdom and beautiful words.

Da'wah explained

Invite to the way of your Lord with wisdom and good instruction, the Quran says. One person guided through you is better for you than red camels, the Prophet ﷺ told Ali. Da'wah is done more by conduct than by speech.

Source
An-Nahl 16:125; Sahih al-Bukhari 2942

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Questions about Da'wah

What does Da'wah mean?

Da'wah (دَعْوَة, Da'wah) means: Inviting people to Allah, with wisdom and beautiful words.

How is Da'wah written and pronounced in Arabic?

It is written دَعْوَة and pronounced Da'wah.

Where does Da'wah come from in the Quran or hadith?

Invite to the way of your Lord with wisdom and good instruction, the Quran says. One person guided through you is better for you than red camels, the Prophet ﷺ told Ali. Da'wah is done more by conduct than by speech. Source: An-Nahl 16:125; Sahih al-Bukhari 2942.

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