Edialogue.org Stick to what works! SESSION 3
Edialogue.org Raise your hand how many people has picked the person to encounter? Brief description about islam (< 1 min) Revert Story analysis After this class you need to break your ice and talk to a person about islam
Edialogue.org Video 4 CNN Report Converts to Islam.flv
Edialogue.org Explore twelve of the most effective techniques out there.
Edialogue.org Technique #1: Keep Your Eyes On The Ball
Edialogue.org Technique #2: Logical Progression
Edialogue.org Technique #3: Flip It
Edialogue.org Technique #4: Quantify It
Edialogue.org Technique #5: A Picture is Worth 1000 words
Edialogue.org Technique #6: Relate To Your Audience
Edialogue.org Technique #7: Examples
Edialogue.org Technique #8: Honesty Is The Best Policy
Edialogue.org Technique #9: Listen, Dont Just Hear
Edialogue.org Technique #10: Repeat Q
Edialogue.org Technique #11: Use Word from the Quran
Edialogue.org Smile Standing position Silence Be Confident Look into the eyes Be creative 3 Level of argumentation People you dislike
Edialogue.org Technique #12: Go For The Sale
Edialogue.org If the prospect has all the right ingredients, then do not hesitate to Go For The Sale
Edialogue.org Are you waiting for a sign from God? Are you pressured from your family, friends, or society? Do you have any lingering doubts/questions? What if you get hit by a truck? Do you feel overwhelmed by the details?
Edialogue.org Understand where non-Muslims are coming from; put yourself in their shoes.
Edialogue.org Islam is not considered a feel good religion Results are not instant Islam is considered as too restrictive Islam is viewed as a foreign religion
Edialogue.org Islam is viewed as a terrorist religion Islam is only for Arabs Islam is politically incorrect
Edialogue.org DOSDONTS The first impression is the most important. Avoid giving dawah while your are sick or under stress. Be simple, informal, and moderate.Be very careful not to contradict yourself. Welcome people warmly and give them sincere respect. Always be on time. Listen carefully and show deep concern. Do not break your promises. Affirm your willingness to help at any time. Guard yourself from criticism and overlook faults of others. Try to understand the background and culture of others. Avoid inviting people to disorganized places.
Edialogue.org DOSDONTS Address people according to their level understanding. Do not be discouraged by their extremist views of Islam. Exchange visits and gifts.Avoid wasting time in useless arguments. Present information in a simple convincing manner. Do not get discouraged if you get no immediate results. Return good for evil and face problems with more endurance. Conversion is not your job. Praise their good qualities and the good things in their way of life.
Edialogue.org You MUST talk to a person about Islam before the next 2 classes (2 weeks from today) Read the book Just One Message and prepare all the question regarding Christian Belief
Edialogue.org Session 1 Introduction Cash Cow Session 2 Revert Story Lang. Sensitivity Session 3 Dawah Techniques Session 4 Misconceptions Part 1 Session 5 Christian Beliefs Session 6 Misconceptions Part 2 Session 7 Hindu Beliefs Encounters Session 8 Conclusion Path Forward