The Types of those who are called to the Way of Allah as Described in the Book Titled Alasas fi Al-Tafseer by Sheikh Sad Hawwa

Abstract

The word "Madwww" is a past participle derived from "Dawa", the present participle being "Dain". The types of those who are called above-mentioned book are as follows:1. Mumineen (the faithful). This type is further divided to three subcategories: 2. Mushrikeen (the idolaters): are those who recognized that Islam is a right religion, but the refused to accept it. 3. Jews and Christians. 4. Munafiqeen: are those who display that they are Muslims through lip service, but do not accept Islam form heart. 5. Muhajireen and Ansar. Muhajireen are those who migrated to Medina Munawwara for the sake of Islam. As far as Ansar are concerned, they are those who provided boarding an lodging to those who migrated and helped them to their level best. 6. Arab (the bedoins) 7. Those who are on the right path and those who have gone astray. 8. Al-jinn (jin) it may be noted that all these types include both men and women.