In this thought-provoking episode of The Deen Show, Shaykh Khalid Yasin, a world-renowned speaker and former Christian who embraced Islam, discusses the most important question any human being can ask: what is the purpose of life? Shaykh Khalid has traveled the globe sharing this message, and he brings his passion and decades of experience in dawah to this conversation about how Muslims can effectively share the beauty of Islam with the people around them.
Sharing the Purpose of Life: The Legacy of Dawah
Shaykh Khalid emphasizes that becoming Muslim did not mean abandoning the values he learned from Christianity. Rather, Islam perfected them. He explains that loving Jesus Christ and following his true teachings is at the very core of being a Muslim. The difference is that Islam restored the original message of Jesus — worshipping the One Creator alone, without associating any partners with Him. This is the invitation that every Muslim carries the responsibility to share with humanity.
“I still carry the values and principles of loving Jesus Christ, and perhaps maybe more than people who call themselves Christians. All the prophets — Abraham, Moses, David, Solomon, Jesus, and Muhammad, peace be upon them — they were the best of those that submitted to God. They were all Muslims.”
How to Give Dawah With Wisdom and Sensitivity
- Build genuine relationships with people before discussing faith — establish rapport and trust first
- Do not push your beliefs on others; instead, invite them to consider the purpose of their existence
- Be sensitive to the culture and background of those you speak with
- Use the best of manners, because good character is the most powerful form of dawah
“Good breeds good. Time is all we have, so we need to make the best out of our time doing good.”
The episode serves as both a motivation and a practical guide for Muslims who want to fulfill their obligation of sharing the message of Islam. Whether you are at Home Depot, at work, or in your neighborhood, the opportunity to invite someone to consider the purpose of life is always present. Islam is not about forcing anyone into anything — it is about planting seeds of reflection that may blossom by the will of Allah. We invite everyone to consider why they were created, to establish a direct relationship with the One God, and to follow the way of all the messengers, peace be upon them all.
