If you ask any #NewMuslim what they wanted the most in this world — chances are — it'd be for their parents to be blessed with #Islam. Most New Muslims will also tell you that it's a balancing act when sharing the message of Islam because tempers may flare and... [1/8] 
our emotions can get the best of us.
Ustadh Sugimoto knows all too well the trials and tribulations of what a New Muslim experiences when giving Dawah to his or her parents but he was a man on a mission however impossible it may have seemed. [2/8]
Ustadh Sugimoto knows all too well the trials and tribulations of what a New Muslim experiences when giving Dawah to his or her parents but he was a man on a mission however impossible it may have seemed. [2/8]
Why did it initially seem impossible? Firstly, Sugimoto's parents are at the tender ages of 75 (father) & 70 years old (mother) & secondly, all of Sugimoto's previous attempts were abysmal failures. Only a month ago, he was speaking to his father about Islam and then within [3/8]
an instant, his father became infuriated and did not want to hear any more about his son's religion.
Such interactions would take their toll on most people but Sugimoto dug deep as a da'ee and become even more determined not to give up and persevere — [4/8]
Such interactions would take their toll on most people but Sugimoto dug deep as a da'ee and become even more determined not to give up and persevere — [4/8]
setting his self-doubts aside. He knew his biggest hurdle was his parents being able to listen to him even if it was just for ten minutes but they had to do it wholeheartedly.
While pouring his heart out to Allah — Ustadh Sugimoto had an epiphany — he consulted his wife [5/8]
While pouring his heart out to Allah — Ustadh Sugimoto had an epiphany — he consulted his wife [5/8]
and decided to refine the GORAP (iERA's Dawah) methodology so that his parents could understand Islam with common sense.
With the permission of Allah (swt), Sugimoto heard his parents say the specific Arabic phrase which he had been yearning for so long: [6/8]
With the permission of Allah (swt), Sugimoto heard his parents say the specific Arabic phrase which he had been yearning for so long: [6/8]
"Laa Ilaaha Illallah Muhammadur Rasulullah" "There is no god worthy of worship but Allah, and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah”.
The moment of guidance from Allah (swt) had finally come and there was only one thing Ustadh Sugimoto could do at that point — [7/8]
The moment of guidance from Allah (swt) had finally come and there was only one thing Ustadh Sugimoto could do at that point — [7/8]
which was to place his forehead on the ground and thank his Lord - sujud al-shukr (the prostration of thankfulness). [8/8]
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