As the day began, an IERA outreach specialist arrived at the dawah class venue on time, ready to teach people about Islam. However, when he arrived, he found that only one person was present, an elderly woman named Sister Memory. While waiting for the other participants to arrive, he began a conversation with her about the teachings of Islam. He introduced the topic of the oneness of Allah, explaining that Allah is One, without any partner, and that He sent prophets and messengers to guide people to worship Him alone.
During their conversation, Sister Memory raised a question. She asked why Muslims believe in Allah when other people believe in God, wondering whether they were referring to different beings. The outreach specialist patiently explained that Allah is the Arabic word for God and that Muslims use this word to refer to the One true God. He further explained that in Chichewa, people commonly use the word “Mulungu” to refer to God. Although the words are different because of the languages people speak, they can refer to the same One God. This explanation caught Sister Memory’s attention and helped her better understand the Islamic belief in the oneness of Allah.
As the conversation continued, Sister Memory became increasingly interested in learning about Islam. She asked the outreach specialist how she could become a Muslim. He explained that accepting Islam involves sincerely believing in the oneness of Allah and accepting Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) as His Messenger. He further explained the Shahadah, the declaration of faith through which a person embraces Islam. Sister Memory listened carefully and expressed her willingness to accept the faith.
The outreach specialist then guided Sister Memory through the Shahadah, and she embraced Islam by declaring her belief in Allah and His Messenger.
