Argument In Islam

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Only argue when the need be. I mean only when there is need. DEFEND the religion of Allah when you have to. STARTING an argument is not a good thing.

Arguments over issues in the religion of Islam should be #avoided as much as possible. Disputing and debating theological, legal, or historical matters will often lead to the hardening of hearts, bad feelings, and even hatred. As such, the Prophet has warned us that the nations before us went astray due to their indulgence in argumentation.
In sessions, forums and dialogue, it is easy to observe people engaged in arguments, debate and disputes that may arouse discord and hostility. This is an evil and incurable characteristic that occupies many people.

Allah(SWT) says [And do #not argue with the People of the Scripture except in a way that is best, #except for those who commit injustice among them, and say, “We believe in that which has been revealed to us and revealed to you. And our God and your God is One; and we are Muslims [in submission] to Him.”} [Quran 29:46]

🗒 Except in a way that is best,
creating a facebook group and posting things they won't like about their religion publicly is not the best way. There is no way a hardened minded person will not join and start misleading those that are already on the right path and those who wish to know the right path and again saying dirty word to Allah and his prophet (these are things that I have seen and witness).

And before you know it, you will turn it to battlefield.

1. If you want to argue in the #best way, it is best when you see the person face to face when both of you can maintain your dignity and perfect gentleman.

2. Avoid saying any ill word or abusive against their God, prophet and book. You too should not allow such to be said to you. 
Because, Allah says:

Surah Al-Anaam, Verse 108:
And insult not those whom they (disbelievers) worship besides Allah, lest they insult Allah wrongfully without knowledge. For We have indeed made the deeds of every people seem fair to them: Then, their return is to their Lord and He will inform them of what they have done.

3. And most Importantly, know for sure that the person you are having dialog with is willing to know the truth and turn to it.

If this can be maintained, I think you have finally obey the verse
[Surah An-Nahl, Verse 125:

Invite (mankind, O Muhammad SAW) to the Way of your Lord (i.e. Islam) with wisdom (i.e. with the Divine Inspiration and the Quran) and fair preaching, and argue with them in a way that is better. Truly, your Lord knows best who has gone astray from His Path, and He is the Best Aware of those who are guided.] 

And don't forget those whom their eyes and hearth are blocked. They must have done something to earn the anger of Allah. When you encouter then, you do not to argue with because its a waste. Just leave. 
[And among them are those who listen to you, but We have placed over their hearts coverings, lest they understand it, and in their ears deafness. And if they should see every sign, they will not believe in it. Even when they come to you arguing with you, those who disbelieve say, “This is not but legends of the former peoples.”} [Quran 6:25]] 

Abu Umamah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said:

مَا ضَلَّ قَوْمٌ بَعْدَ هُدًى كَانُوا عَلَيْهِ إِلَّا أُوتُوا الْجَدَلَ

No people go astray after being guided except that they indulge in arguments.

Then the Prophet recited the verse:

 {They did not present the comparison except for [mere] argument. But, [in fact], they are a people prone to dispute.} [Quran 43:58] [Ibn Majah, Al-Albani - Hasan](43:58)

🛑 We should leave arguments and debates aside even if we are certain our position is correct and the others are upon falsehood. The Prophet has guaranteed a house in Paradise for those who avoid arguing even if they are right.

Knowing that this sort of dispute is difficult for people to avoid, the Prophet sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam ( may Allah exalt his mention ) assured those who abandon it that they would thereby receive a magnificent reward;

He sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam ( may Allah exalt his mention ) said: “I guarantee a palace on the outskirts of Paradise for a man who avoids quarrelling even if he is right.” [Abu Dawood, Al-Albani - Hasan]

Ibn ‘Abbas may Allah be pleased with him and his father, said, “What a sinful action it is for you to be disputant.”

Dispute may be used to suppress the light of truth and to distract people from it. Allah The Almighty Says: 
{And indeed do the devils inspire their allies [among men] to dispute with you. And if you were to obey them, indeed, you would be associators [of others with Him].} [Quran 6:121]

Prophet Sulayman (Solomon) may Allah exalt his mention said to one of his sons, “Avoid dispute, for it is of #little benefit, and it stirs enmity among brothers.”

Ibn ‘Abbas may Allah be pleased with him and his father, said, “What a sinful action it is for you to be disputant.”

Al-Awza‘i may Allah have mercy upon him said, “If Allah The Almighty wants evil to befall some people, He keeps them in continuous dispute and makes them stop doing [good deeds].”

Muhammad Ibn Husayn Ibn ‘Ali may Allah have mercy upon him said, “Dispute erases one's religion and implants enmity among people.”

These are what scholars say about argument:

👉 ‘Abdullah Ibn Al-Hasan Ibn Al-Husayn may Allah have mercy upon him was asked, “What do you think of dispute?” He replied, “It spoils old friendship and severs firm relations. It is at the very least a means of overpowering others in argument, which is the strongest cause for the severance of relations.”

👉 Shafi’i on Dispute: Arguing about the religion results in hateful hearts
 Al-Rabia’ ibn Sulayman reported: Al-Shafi’i, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “Arguing about the religion hardens the heart and produces resentment.”

And Al-Shafi’i said, “I never debated anyone excep those whom I hope will turn to the truth. ”

Source: Siyar A’lām al-Nubalā’ 10/28

In the past, it was said, “Do not dispute with either a forbearing or a foolish person - the former will overcome you and the latter will harm you.”

Let people see the beauty of Islam through your actions and good words instead. Don't tell them you are a Muslim, show them.

O Allah, keep us away from dispute and the disputant, and help us to be upright, and do not let our hearts deviate after You have guided us.

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The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "Do you know who is most generous? ... God is the Most Generous, then I am most generous to humankind, and the most generous people after me will be those who will acquire knowledge and then disseminate(share) it. (They) will come on the Day of Resurrection singly, like a ruler." Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 93]