This document provides biographical details about the life and work of Ahmed Deedat, a 20th century Islamic scholar from South Africa. It describes his childhood and early life experiences that led him to study Islam extensively. It outlines his pioneering work promoting Islam through speeches and debates around the world. The document also discusses the legacy he left behind through his writings, debates, and inspiration of many Muslims globally in the da'wah effort to promote Islam.

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HOW DO WE REMEMBERHOW DO WE REMEMBER
Prepared by:
Fatima Khan
Ahmad Firoz
Muhammad Ayubi
Facilitated by:
Khalid I. Al-Dossary

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ChildhoodChildhood
Born in a village in Surat
District in India on 1st of July
1918
In 1927, he migrated to South
Africa at the age of 9
Completed only standard 6 in
school but due to financial
difficulties he did not continue.

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Birth of an Islamic ScholarBirth of an Islamic Scholar
 Targeted for conversion by Christian
missionaries (Adams Mission
Complex Institute)
 Worked as shopkeeper next to the
Institute
 Constant Attack against Islam (What
was I to do?)
 Stumbled across the book, ‘Izhar ul
Haqq’ which changed his life
 Acquired extensive knowledge on the
Quran and the Bible (University of
Hard knock)

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First speech in Durban in 1940
entitled “Muhammad:
Messenger of Peace,” – 15
people in audience - Avalon
Durban big audience 2000
Angry & frustrated the Hindu
and Christian missionaries by
quoting contradicting verses
from their own holy scriptures
His memory – A special gift
from Allah
Birth Of An Outstanding OratorBirth Of An Outstanding Orator

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Humble LivingHumble Living
 Worked as a Dispatch Clerk for a
Furniture Factory (“Simplex”
furniture factory).
 Converted Daddan Bingo &
 Printed cards for Zulu
 He Spent His Money to Print Cards
Talking About Islam to the Zulu
People.
 He Was a Super Salesman. He
Could Have Earned a Lot of Money,
But He Gave It Up for Dawah.
 Many Times He and His Wife
Didn’t Have Enough Money to Pay
the Rent.

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Simple, But Effective DawaSimple, But Effective Dawa
His House (Apt. #45 )Was
Very Close to the Mosque.
Used to Invite People to
His House to Have a Meal .
Explain to Them What
Islam Is, and Tell Them,
“You Know, There is a
Mosque Right Across the
Road. Would You Like to
Take a Look at the
Mosque?”

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Knight in Shining ArmorKnight in Shining Armor
 Many Muslims of the Cape town Had
Been Brought Over as Slaves and
Political Prisoners. Good Hope Center
 They Felt Down and Were Tired of Life
as 2nd Class Citizens, and From the
Pressures of Hard Line Missionaries.
 His Debates Gave a Hefty Blow to the
Aggressive Christian Missionaries.
 Growing Popularity & Raising of
Morale

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Birth Of IPC & As-salamBirth Of IPC & As-salam
 In 1957, Founded IPC in Durban
(3 founders)
 In 1958, Founded As-Salaam; A
Muslim Daee Training Seminary
 Hajee Kadwa donation of 75 acres
of Land
 Dream of Islamic Version of
Adams Mission-Dawah College
 In 1973, Resignation from being
a trustee-Return to Durban

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First Overseas SpeechFirst Overseas Speech
 In 1976, Visit to Riyadh to attend
a conference by WAMY – a
turning point / A TV interview.
 “Riyadh opened up the West for
me”
 His dream of printing and
distributing the Qur’an and
literature become a reality.
 In 1985, Debate in London with
Prof. Floyd E. Clark titled
“Crucifixion of Jesus?” – Royal
Albert Hall

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International RecognitionInternational Recognition
In 1986, King Faisal Award
for “SERVICE TO ISLAM”
Whirlwind of tours to places
like Morocco, Kenya, Sweden,
Australia, Denmark
In 1985, The “Great Debate”
with Jimmy Swaggart of USA
“Is the Bible the Word
of God?”

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The RiseThe Rise
 More Financial Support Came, and
He Was Now Able to Open New
Doors.
 He Moved the IPC to a Larger
Building, Which Became Known as
the IPCI - Islamic Propagation
Center International.
 Deedat Distributed More Than 20
Million Copies of His Books &
Tapes Free of Charge for the
Purpose of Da’wah.

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Excellent LiteratureExcellent Literature
Sheikh Ahmed Deedat’s interesting and
informative literary material (24 booklets &
around to 250 lectures and debates)
The Choice - Between Islam and Christianity
- Volume I & II
Is the Bible God's Word?
Al Qur'an the Miracle of Miracles
What is His Name
Christ in Islam
What was the sign of Jonah
What the Bible says about Muhammed
(pbuh)
Resurrection or Resuscitation
Arabs and Israel' Conflict or Conciliation
Crucifixion or Cruci-Fiction

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An Inspirational FigureAn Inspirational Figure
 For many Muslims All Over the World
Shaikh Ahmed Deedat's Dawah Was a
Source of Inspiration for Them.
 He Retained His Humility and Simplicity,
Even Though He Could Have Driven a
Fancy Car And Lived in a Fancy House.
 Muslims of His Caliber are Especially
Needed in Present Times As This
Ummah is Facing Many Trails and
Tribulations.
 Conversion of Dawud Ngwani at the age
of 63 (Former Catholic leader)

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The LegacyThe Legacy
Sheikh Deedat Was a Global
Caller to Islam.
No Other Muslim That We
Know of Wrote to the Pope –
inviting Him to Islam, But
Sheikh Deedat Did So.
He Left Behind a Legacy of
Propagating Islam and
Defending It Against
Missionaries.

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Declining HealthDeclining Health
 On May 3, 1996, Stroke known
as “lock in syndrome”
 Special treatment at King Faisal
hospital in Riyadh
 Taught to communicate by
coordinating his eye movements
with an alphabetical chart
which he memorized.
 For 9-Years to Come, He
Received Unconditional Care
From His Wife (Hawa)

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End of an era…End of an era…
On Monday, August 8 2005, the
blessed soul departs; the Muslim
world lost one of its most devoted
servant.
…a Great Caller to Islam,
…an Inspirational Mentor,
…a Devout Brother
May Allah ST rest his soul in peace
and grant him place in
ALFIRDOUS…Ameen!

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Let’s Carry the Torch…Let’s keepLet’s Carry the Torch…Let’s keep
The Flame Burning…The Flame Burning…
 We can pay homage to this great
departed soul by carrying on the
legacy he left behind
 Spread the Message of Islam as far
and wide as we possibly can
 Encourage every Muslim to be a Daee
 Be a role model by conducting
ourselves in the manner prescribed in
the Qur’an & Sunnah
 His last Will to all Muslims is to Fear
Your Rabb And Defend Your Prophet,
Muhammad (pbuh)

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Let’s Carry the Torch…Let’s keepLet’s Carry the Torch…Let’s keep
The Flame Burning…The Flame Burning…
‫شيء‬ ‫وكل‬ ‫أعطى‬ ‫ما‬ ‫وله‬ ‫أخذ‬ ‫ما‬ ‫لله‬
‫إخواني‬ ‫فاصبروا‬ ‫مسمى‬ ‫بأجل‬ ‫عنده‬
‫لله‬ ‫إنا‬ ‫دعاؤكم‬ ‫وليكن‬ ‫واحتسبوا‬
‫في‬ ‫آجرنا‬ ‫اللهم‬ ‫راجعون‬ ‫إليه‬ ‫وإنا‬
‫خيرا‬ ‫لنا‬ ‫واخلف‬ ‫مصيبتنا‬‫منها‬
‫أحمد‬ ‫الجليل‬ ‫شيخنا‬ ‫أرحم‬ ‫اللهم‬
‫للسلم‬ ‫ماقدم‬ ‫بقدر‬ ‫ديدات‬
‫مع‬ ‫أجعله‬ ‫اللهم‬ ، ‫والمسلمين‬
‫اولئك‬ ‫وحسن‬ ‫والشهداء‬ ‫الصديقين‬
‫وسكينة‬ ‫صبرا‬ ‫وانزل‬ ‫اللهم‬ ، ‫رفيقا‬
‫اللهم‬ ، ‫وذريته‬ ‫وأبنائه‬ ‫أهله‬ ‫علي‬
‫واغسله‬ ‫الجنة‬ ‫وأرزقه‬ ‫مدخله‬ ‫وسع‬
‫والبرد‬ ‫والثلج‬ ‫بالماء‬ ‫ذنوبه‬ ‫من‬‫و‬
‫الثوب‬ ‫ينقى‬ ‫كما‬ ‫الخطايا‬ ‫من‬ ‫نقه‬