Arguments from the Quran

INTERPRETATION OF THE ISLAMIC MISSION Abu Hayyan al-Andalusi has mentioned this view in the following words: Some have interpreted this to mean that the knowledge of deen (religion) you have received should be conveyed to others in the same manner that the Messenger conveyed it to you. (Al-Bahr al-Muheet, Vol. 2, p. 12) This interpretation is further supported by the fact that, even if this specific verse does not explicitly mention this responsibility, the duty to convey religious knowledge to others is a well-established obligation supported by other texts. It is also clearly stated in explicit texts that this work of preaching and invitation should be carried out so that Allah’s case against people may be established in the Hereafter. “Messengers who brought good news and warnings so that the people would have no argument against Allah after the Messengers.” (Quran, 4:165) Even if we accept all these possible interpretations within the context of the verse on shahada (bearing witness), what is ultimately established is only the responsibility of dawah (inviting) and tabligh (conveying the message), or warning and giving glad tidings. In other words, people should be fully informed of the reality that the Hereafter is coming and that there will