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1. While the question is being asked, pay careful attention to each and every
word of the question.
6. Mention the relevance of the question, if any, to the occasion of the talk,
present situation, surrounding, etc.
9. If the question is not related to the topic (unless it is an open question and
answer session) comment by saying: "I am sorry brother, the question is not
relevant to the topic under discussion but…"
(i) "…you are most welcome to have it clarified on Sunday morning at IRF during
the open question and answer session (or refer him to an appropriate source)."
(ii) "…however you can refer to my video cassette on the topic… (or any other
video cassette of any other speaker) for the answer to your question".
11. If the question is related to the topic, and you do not know the answer, reply
in a humble manner by saying:
(i) "I am sorry, I do not know the answer, but Inshallah, I will refer and let you
know."
(ii) Refer him to the appropriate person by saying, "Shaikh _______ will do better
justice in replying the question".
1. Islamic viewpoint.
Answer the question covering all the following four aspects if possible or as
many as possible:
2. Comparative Religion.
(i) Quote the portions of the scriptures of other religions (e.g. Bible, Veda,
Upanishad, Geeta, etc.) related to the answer.
(ii) Commentary and explanation of the verses of the religious scripture quoted.
(iii) View of an expert or a scholar of the respective religion, if beneficial.
4. Scientific Viewpoint.
III CONCLUSION
1. Follow all the important points of the structure and content of Islamic
lectures.
3. If a person gives an illogical argument to prove his point, agree with him for
the sake of argument and prove him wrong by applying the same illogical
argument in his context.
4. Do not let the question and answer session run into a discussion or a
debate. If required, ask the questioner to meet you after the programme.
5. Non-Muslims should be given preference in asking questions.
8. Follow the guidelines of Surah Nahl chapter 16 verse 125 while answering
questions.
1. View all the video cassettes of various Islamic orators dealing with the topic
on which you have to speak. (Talk plus question and answer session).
2. Prepare a list of all the possible questions that can be asked on the topic,
including the questions asked to various other speakers while they gave the talk
on the same topic and categorise the list into very important, important and other
questions.
3. Prepare the answer to each and every question.
4. Memorise all the answers.
5. Portions of your talks on other topics can be utilized in answers, if relevant.
6. Memorisation of talks on various topics along with the answers helps you in
handling the question and answer session.
7. Note all the verses of the Qur’an dealing with the topic.
8. Note as many authentic hadith as possible dealing with the topic.