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Qualities of a preacher of the truth

The preacher of the truth should not flatter the people or seek their pleasure by hiding the truth or by deviating from it. But at the same time he is required to be kind and gentle towards the people while presenting and conveying his message. And he should leave aside any personal interests, so that the people can see that he is not doing this for his own gains but rather for the religion of Allah. At that time even if the most evil creatures and the disbelievers become his enemies, still his Muslim brothers will love him.

فحامل الدعوة مطالب ألا يُجامِل فيها ولا يسترضي الناس بكتمها أو الزيغ عنها. لكنه في الوقت ذاته مُطالَب أن يترفق بالناس في عرض دعوته ويتخلى عن حظوظ نفسه ليعلم الناس أنه لا ينتصِر لنفسه بل لدين الله تعالى. وحينئذ فإنْ عاداه شِرار الخلق والكفار فإن عامّة إخوته من المسلمين سيحبونه.

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