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First the intro... I really really want to invite people at work to Islam as I really feel there are some genuinely nice people out there who just need to be invited. Recently, one of the directors of the company died of a heart attack. He was in his mid (to late)-thirties at the very most & left behind 2 very young boys & their mum. Because of this, a lot of people were a bit shaken over the past 2 weeks.
My problem is that - firstly, I cannot decide who to start with. Their is my boss whose a great guy, then there are my neighbouring sweet girl collegues. And many more...
Secondly, how do I direct the conversations towards religions & Islam. I want it to come across as natural direction of the conversation so they are not alarmed or defensive. Islam being potrayed so awefully here in UK, I really want to be careful to paint the true & sincere picture. Also considering most of them probably dont believe in God in the first place...
Thridly, please guide me to recommended books that I can give them after my conversation with them to ensure they follow through that discussion with reading the books & getting more interested in Islam.
The reason I ask these many questons is that as a muslim we have a responsibility to give them the message. Allah (SHW) has only asked us of this. But we have to ensure we do this right or otherwise we are doing a great dis-service to Islam.
Please assist!
First the intro... I really really want to invite people at work to Islam as I really feel there are some genuinely nice people out there who just need to be invited. Recently, one of the directors of the company died of a heart attack. He was in his mid (to late)-thirties at the very most & left behind 2 very young boys & their mum. Because of this, a lot of people were a bit shaken over the past 2 weeks.
My problem is that - firstly, I cannot decide who to start with. Their is my boss whose a great guy, then there are my neighbouring sweet girl collegues. And many more...
Secondly, how do I direct the conversations towards religions & Islam. I want it to come across as natural direction of the conversation so they are not alarmed or defensive. Islam being potrayed so awefully here in UK, I really want to be careful to paint the true & sincere picture. Also considering most of them probably dont believe in God in the first place...
Thridly, please guide me to recommended books that I can give them after my conversation with them to ensure they follow through that discussion with reading the books & getting more interested in Islam.
The reason I ask these many questons is that as a muslim we have a responsibility to give them the message. Allah (SHW) has only asked us of this. But we have to ensure we do this right or otherwise we are doing a great dis-service to Islam.
Please assist!