On a bright afternoon, as our dawah team stood at our usual outreach spot, a man walked toward us with curiosity in his eyes. He had noticed our setup from a distance and assumed, like many do, that we were Christians sharing the gospel.
With a light-hearted tone, he asked, “What’s happening here? You preaching the gospel or something?”
We couldn’t help but smile. “Actually,” we replied, “we’re Muslims, sharing the message of Islam.”
His eyes widened in surprise. “Really? I’ve never seen Muslims do this before!”
That honest admission opened a door. Now we had his full attention.
Intrigued, he stayed and listened as we briefly introduced him to the GORAP methodology—explaining the existence of one God, divine revelation, and the continuity of prophethood, including the final message given to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. His questions began flowing naturally, each one more thoughtful than the last.
We patiently guided him through the answers, making sure to bridge the concepts with examples he could relate to. He nodded along, absorbing it all.
When we handed him a copy of the Qur’an, he received it with a sense of reverence and awe. He held it tightly to his chest, as though he had just been entrusted with something sacred.
Right there and then, we began introducing him to its opening words. We recited and explained:
“In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.” (Surah Al-Fatiha, 1:1)
And followed it with:
“This is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for those conscious of Allah.” (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:2)
His expression shifted from curiosity to amazement.
“This book is for all mankind?” he asked, clearly surprised.
“Yes,” we responded. “It’s not just for Muslims. It’s guidance for anyone seeking truth.”
He paused for a moment, visibly moved. “Thank you,” he said sincerely. “I’ve learned something new today.”
With gratitude and joy in his heart, he bid us farewell and continued on his way, returning to his business—but now with a copy of the Qur’an in hand and a mind awakened to something far greater.
