Women in Da'wah: Fitna or Fardh?

 

Should Muslim women be creating Islamic content online? Giving da'wah? Debating? Livestreaming?

This question has become one of the biggest discussions in the online Muslim world. Some argue that women should avoid public platforms altogether, claiming that online da'wah is a man's responsibility and that a woman's place is exclusively in the home. Others disagree.

In this episode of Islamically Correct, Sheikh Usta and Brother Nasr tackle this controversy head-on. Sheikh Usta argues that many of these objections misunderstand both the role of women in Islam and the obligations of da'wah. He explains why the real issue is often the state of men—not the participation of women—and challenges the growing narrative that women must be absent from the public sphere in order to preserve modesty.

At the same time, the discussion does not dismiss the importance of a woman's responsibilities as a wife and mother. Instead, it explores how these responsibilities fit within Islam's broader mission of establishing and conveying the truth.

Whether you agree or disagree, this conversation aims to move beyond slogans and examine the issue through an Islamic lens.

Winning Hearts Through Character: Sharing Islam by Living Its Values

 

In a world filled with noise, arguments, and competing ideas, one of the most powerful ways to introduce people to Islam is not through debate, but through character. Throughout Islamic history, countless people were drawn to Islam not because they were persuaded by lengthy discussions, but because they witnessed Muslims embodying honesty, kindness, justice, humility, and compassion.

The Power of Example

Islam teaches that actions often speak louder than words. When a Muslim demonstrates integrity in business, patience in hardship, generosity toward others, and respect for people of all backgrounds, they become a living reflection of Islamic teachings. Such behavior naturally sparks curiosity and admiration.

Many people form opinions about Islam based on the Muslims they encounter. If our conduct reflects the beauty of the faith, we can help others see Islam through its true values rather than through misconceptions or stereotypes.

Following the Prophetic Model

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was known for his excellent character long before he began publicly calling people to Islam. He earned the trust of his community through honesty, reliability, and compassion. His treatment of family, friends, strangers, and even opponents demonstrated the principles he preached.

People were often attracted to Islam because they saw sincerity and goodness in his actions. This teaches an important lesson: effective invitation begins with personal example.

Key Islamic Values That Inspire Others
Honesty and Trustworthiness

Being truthful and dependable builds credibility. Whether at work, school, or in daily interactions, honesty reflects a core Islamic principle and earns respect from others.

Kindness and Compassion

Simple acts of kindness can leave lasting impressions. Helping a neighbor, supporting someone in need, or showing empathy during difficult times demonstrates the mercy that Islam encourages.

Patience and Good Manners

People notice how we respond under pressure. Remaining calm, respectful, and patient during disagreements can be more influential than winning an argument.

Justice and Fairness

Treating everyone fairly, regardless of their background, beliefs, or status, reflects the Islamic commitment to justice and human dignity.

Humility

Humility allows people to connect with us authentically. Rather than presenting ourselves as morally superior, we should acknowledge our own imperfections and strive for continual growth.

Building Relationships Before Conversations

Meaningful discussions about faith often arise naturally through genuine relationships. When people trust and respect a Muslim, they are more likely to ask questions about Islam and be open to learning.

Instead of focusing on persuading others, focus on being a good friend, colleague, neighbor, or community member. Authentic relationships create opportunities for sincere dialogue.

Avoiding Pressure and Respecting Choice

Islam teaches that faith must be embraced freely and sincerely. The goal is not to pressure people but to share truth with wisdom, respect, and kindness. Every person has the right to make their own decisions regarding belief.

When discussing Islam, listening is just as important as speaking. Understanding another person's experiences and concerns helps create meaningful conversations based on mutual respect.

One of the most effective ways to introduce people to Islam is by living according to its values. A smile, an act of honesty, a moment of patience, or a gesture of compassion can communicate more about Islam than a thousand arguments.

When Muslims strive to embody the teachings of their faith, they become ambassadors of Islam through their character. By leading with kindness, integrity, and respect, we can help others see the beauty of Islam in action and open the door to meaningful understanding.

"I Never Knew It Would Get THIS BIG" w. Dr. Omar Suleiman

 

Dr. Omar Suleiman shares his incredible journey from skepticism to faith, the early days of his da’wah work, and his passion for helping those in pain. He speaks out and advocates for prisoners, the power of social media in da'wah, and the role of art and culture in reviving the Muslim ummah. Don't miss this inspiring discussion that bridges personal stories with larger socio-political issues affecting Muslims today.

The curious case of ‘1,000 conversions’: Who is Umar Gautam?

 

For about a week now, TV news channels have run primetime shows on the Uttar Pradesh police busting an alleged “conversion racket” in Delhi. The tentacles of this network are spread across India, we are told. Angry anchors also tell us the racket was being funded by Pakistan’s spy agency ISI.

The police have arrested four people for running the alleged “racket”. While the mainstream media claims that over 1,000 people have fallen victim to it, so far no more than two families have alleged forceful conversion of their sons, both students of a school for the deaf in Noida.

So, what’s the “conversion racket” all about? Who are the people arrested for allegedly running it? What are they accused of exactly? Is there any truth behind the narratives playing out on TV screens?

Newslaundry went on the ground to find out.

On the fourth floor of a building in Delhi’s Batla House, a nameplate identifies the occupant, “Mohd Umar Gautam, Chairman, IDC.”

Umar is the leader of the “conversion racket”, according to the UP police’s Anti Terrorist Squad which arrested him on June 20 along with Mufti Kazi Jahangir Kasmi, an employee of the IDC, or Islamic Da’wah Centre.

A woman answered the doorbell. “We don’t want to talk to the media,” she said. “You are not showing the truth.”

She was Umar’s wife Razia, 51. It took some persuasion for her to agree to tell the family’s side of the story.

Razia has been married to Umar for over 30 years. They both originally come from Rajput families in Fatehpur district, UP.

“My husband was a disciple of Lord Hanuman and would visit the temple every Tuesday and Saturday,” Razia recalled, narrating the story of the couple’s conversion from Hinduism to Islam in the 1980s. “We were so religious that people would often call me Poojita, meaning one who worships. As is the custom for Hindu families in Uttar Pradesh, we would also go for ‘Maghi Snan’. Our marriage was arranged when we were still in our teens.”

Maghni Snan is an annual 30-day ritual that involves devotees taking a dip in the Ganga river.

The year was 1984. Umar was Shyam Pratap Singh Gautam and studying for a BSc at the Govind Ballabh Pant University, now in Uttarakhand. One of his rommmates at the university was a Muslim named Nasir Khan. “Nasir would take my husband on his cycle to the temple every week,” Razia said. “One day, Shyam asked him why he accompanied him to the temple so diligently. ‘To please my God,’ Nasir replied. ‘My religion teaches me to take care of those in my haqooq’. It was this incident that changed the course of Shyam’s life.”

By “those in my haqooq”, Nasir meant the people in his social circle whom his religion enjoined he had obligations towards.

Shyam spent a month reading the Bible, Gita and Quran, and then converted to Islam. He took a new name, Mohd Umar Gautam. His conversion wasn’t out of the ordinary. Several villages in and around Fatehpur have seen Rajputs converting to Islam.

Sometime in the 90s, Umar and Razia moved to Delhi. For over a decade, between 1995 and 2007, Umar was employed at Ajmal & Sons, a company owned by perfume baron and All India United Democratic Front leader Badruddin Ajmal with its head office in Assam’s Hojai. According to Razia, her husband oversaw schools run by Ajmal & Sons.

“My husband is a reputed man and a respected scholar. Because of this incident my entire family has been disturbed,” Razia said, wiping away tears with her headscarf. “You can ask around if we have converted anybody by force. There is our househelp from Nepal, check with him if we have ever tried to influence him to change his religion.”

Umar and Razia have two sons and a daughter. The older son is an engineer at an IT firm and the younger is preparing for MBA. Their daughter, Fatima, is an assistant professor at a deemed university in Delhi. She told Newslaundry that her father was cooperating with the investigation when he was arrested. “I remember him leaving that day. We thought since everything was transparent on our end, it should be fine. Else we would have informed a lawyer and local leaders,” she said, breaking down.

Fatima said they have records of all conversions which IDC helped formalise. “We can produce video clips of reverted Muslims who embraced Islam on their own,” she maintained, adding that her family were planning to launch an online campaign to garner support for Umar.

At this point, a couple of Umar’s neighbours joined the conversation. Anjum, a resident of Kanpur, said she had contacted Umar about a decade ago when she wanted to convert to Islam from Sikhism. “My husband is Muslim and I wanted to formalise the relationship legally,” she added. “I came from a Sikh family. We believed in the ideals of Brahmakumaris.”

The other neighbour, an elderly woman who lives on the floor below, said, “Food and religion can’t be forced down anyone’s throat.”

She claimed that a few days ago a TV channel’s staff came to her house asking what kind of a person Umar was. “They never aired it because I said nice things about him,” she added.

Razia passed her mobile to me, playing a video from a YouTube channel called Millat Times. It was an interview with Sujit Shukla, a doctor in Bengaluru. In the interview, posted two days after Umar’s arrest, Shukla said he had heard about Umar on a train journey years ago and contacted him when he wanted to convert to Islam in 2004. “Everything is documented and filed,” Shukla said when asked about the conversion process. Did he benefit materially from his conversion? Shukla laughed and said, “Well it’s a loss making venture financially since all family ties are cut soon after conversion.”

Addressing a press conference in Lucknow on June 21, Prashant Kumar, additional director general, law and order, claimed the police unearthed the “conversion racket” while investigating a case filed at Ghaziabad’s Masuri police station.

The case was filed on June 4 against Mohd Ramzan alias Vipul Vijayvargiya and his brother-in-law Mohd Kashif who had tried going into Ghaziabad’s Dasna temple by hiding their identities, Kumar alleged, with the aim of assassinating its priest.

The priest, Yati Narsighanand Saraswati, is a Hindutva extremist who routinely spews venom against Muslims and their faith. In April, speaking at Press Club of India, he hurled insults at Islam and Prophet Muhammed, leading to the Delhi police filing an FIR against him. The previous month, his followers had brutally assaulted a Muslim boy for entering the temple premises to drink water. Afterwards, the temple put up a poster barring Muslims from going in.

The investigation into Ramzan and Kashif, Kumar claimed, led the ATS to Umar who they allegedly found was involved in the “forced conversion” of about 1,000 Hindus.

Razia disputed these allegations. Ramzan and Kashif had gone to the Dasna temple to debate the priest after he insulted their religion and prophet. Umar knew Ramzan, a resident of Nagpur who converted to Islam after marrying a Muslim woman named Ayesha.

Shahabuddin has been living in the locality for seven years and knows Umar. He said “people would go to him only to legalise conversion”.

“It is all political,” another resident, who has lived in the colony for decades, added with a wry smile, referring to Umar’s arrest.

At Umar’s home, Razia also lashed out at the incumbent political dispensation. “So many people have died of Covid, so many have lost jobs, yet the focus of the government is conversion,” she said, suggesting the case may be a ploy to distract from “real issues”.

The doorbell rang. A few Delhi police personnel cops had arrived for identity verification. Umar’s wife and daughter panicked. Frantic calls were made to local legislator Amanatullah Khan. The women are ushered into another room as Gautam’s son answered the police’s questions at the door. The family was getting used to the new normal.

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Prophet’s (PBUH) Unique Approach to Da’wah

[21:107]
And [thus, O Prophet,] We have sent thee as [an evidence of Our] grace towards all the worlds. [Asad]

The Prophet (PBUH) was sent to all the worlds with proof and evidence in support of the truth of his message and was told to present it in a beautiful and endearing way:
 
[16:125]
O Messenger! Do not entangle yourself with them. You continue your program of inviting people to the way of Allah with wisdom and kindly exhortation and discuss matters with them in the best possible manner. Allah knows best who is following the right path and who has gone astray.

Speak in a way that touches the heart:

[4:63]
And speak with them about themselves which enters straight into their heart.

This will help those – who still have in their hearts even a small desire to accept the truth – to avoid falling into hell, the pit of destruction.

 [6:70]
Leave them alone but continue to convey to them the teachings of the Quran so that none is destroyed through not receiving Allah’s guidance.

As for others who are utterly arrogant and argumentative and in total denial of this message, there is no hope for them because their hearts are dead:

 [27:80-81] You can only talk to those whose hearts are alive and open. You can neither make those whose hearts are dead listen to you, nor can you make the deaf hear your call; particularly if their attitude is such that they turn their faces away when you call them. Neither can you show the straight path to the blind, i.e., those who do not even want to open their mind’s eye! 

Therefore, do not waste your time over them (36:10). Because of their intransigence Allah’s law has put chains around their necks, and built barriers behind and in front of them [36:7-9].

The only people who will listen to you are those who are willing to open their hearts for the divine truth; are willing to pay attention to what is being said to them; and are prepared to ponder and think. They will thus believe in the truthfulness of Our Laws and thereafter submit before them wholeheartedly.

And do not get disheartened because they do not listen to you although what you say is based on truth, knowledge and wisdom. Only those who use their minds and use logic will be able to comprehend this divine message. How can anyone who is blinded by his emotions and is devoid of his faculty of thinking, do so? Therefore do not be disheartened that they do not listen to you.

 [36:70]And O Messenger! This code of life has been given to you so that you may warn the people who still exhibits signs of spiritual life and want to survive. If they still refuse to adopt the right path, they will themselves see that whatever We had said was the truth.

In fact, warning those who are traveling on wrong path in their journey of life, that they are headed for destruction, is also a form of glad tiding. Warning people to take appropriate shelter because a severe tornado is approaching is actually good news for them for their own safety and well being. Ignoring this warning is actually inviting their own death and destruction. This is the purpose of the warning by the Quran:

 [18:2-3] 
It gives warning of a grievous chastisement to the non-believers and announces to the believers who do right things with glad tidings – that blessings from Allah await them; a home wherein they shall abide beyond the count of time. And:

[42:7]
This clear and explicit Code of Laws has been revealed to you so that firstly you can caution people living in and around Makkah about the destructive results of their erroneous way of life. Then warn them that, if they do not abandon this way of life then, for the final decision on this tussle, all groups will be gathered in an open field. One group will enter heavenly society (as victors) while the others will fall in the ditch of Hell (as losers). Tell them that this is undoubtedly bound to happen. And history bears testimony that this did happen.

The messenger himself has been called a warner:

O Prophet! As far as you are concerned We have sent you to establish a Divine System which will also supervise the performance of all nations (2:43). You will be the bearer of glad tidings to the people who follow this System; and warn them about the destructive results of disobeying it [33:45, 28:46, 38:65, 46:9, 48:8, 51:51, and 53:56].

As mentioned, the other facet of the warning is glad tiding. But when someone is told that his wrong path of life will lead to destruction and hell – then this is the negative aspect of the warning. Its positive aspect is that the correct path will lead him to success and to heavenly life. This is the glad tiding for those who do righteous deeds. So, warning and glad tiding are, in fact, two lines of the same couplet, two branches of the same root, two sides of the same coin:

 [46:12]
As has been mentioned before, the book revealed earlier to Moses was a code of correct guidance and a source of mercy for human beings. However, it did not stay in its original form. Now this Book has been sent to practically prove the claims mentioned in that earlier book. This Book (the Quran) has been revealed in an explicit clear language (Arabic), so that you can warn those who have left the right course and have adopted aggressive and unjust ways. Also you can give glad tidings to those who lead balanced and righteous lives.

Therefore, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was both a warner and a source of glad tidings to all humankind:

[2:119]
It is in accordance with Our Plan that We have sent you, O Messenger, with truth so that you may give glad tidings to those who live in accordance with Allah’s Revelation; and a warning to those who do the opposite. If the latter do not pay heed to your warning then they would be destroyed and become companions of hell – and you will not be held responsible for their agonizing end.

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UK mosques urged to install panic alarms and safe rooms

Do you feel this is necessary? Please share your experiences of your mosques inshaAllah. Are they welcoming? Are they safe enough?

Ibrahim Mogra, assistant secretary general of the MCB, said, while a panic alarm that could instantly alert police might in certain areas be installed, it was vital mosques did not become too security conscious. "We don't want mosques going overboard, where it's almost like a fortified place. We want these places to be open, and seen to be welcoming places that people would not hesitate to visit. Clearly our American friends have shown concern for us and have shared their safety and security measures. Although not all are relevant, we can learn from each other's experiences. The common foe is a criminal we wish to keep out."

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Why Me, Allah?

Blue-Eyed Muslim Convert Challenges Stereotypes

Peter Casey, or AbdulMalik as he is known online, often rides a skateboard to the mosque and rarely thinks twice about performing his prostrations at a Starbucks. Mr. Casey, a 23-year-old recent Queens College graduate, does not do it out of a rebellious impulse to defy Muslim orthodoxy. Rather, he says he seeks to “challenge stereotypes and misconceptions” others have about his faith.

As a convert to Islam with a suburban upbringing and a Judeo-Christian background, Mr. Casey is in a rare position to do so. His boyish looks, clear blue eyes and pale white skin allow him to evade easy categorization from non-Muslims.

“I hope I can use it to my advantage,” said Mr. Casey, later adding that his own appearance forces people to reconsider their “notion about what a Muslim looks like, what a Muslim talks like, what a Muslim acts like.”

Mr. Casey was raised in a Long Island suburb with a Jewish mother and Catholic father. Growing up, he grappled with a divisive figure in the family: Jesus. On the one hand, Christianity spoke of a divine being, Son of God and God Himself. On the other, Judaism spoke of Jesus as a false messiah — if it spoke of him at all.

“I felt there were two extremes, and I was happy with neither,” Mr. Casey said.

And then, on Sept. 11, 2001, his understanding began to change.Paradoxically, it was an act of unprecedented terror that put this 13-year-old suburbanite on another path to religious consciousness. With Islam at the forefront of public discourse, Mr. Casey began to look beyond the headlines and into the faith, “out of caution” at first, he remembers. Online, he discovered a faith that recognized Jesus as a prophet, a man who relayed the word of God. Nothing more, nothing less.

“I was looking for the religion of Jesus and his disciples,” said Casey said. “And when I started learning about Islam I was like: ‘This is it. This is that religion.’ ”

Two years later, at 15 years old, he converted to Islam. (His parents declined to comment for this story or the accompanying video.)

Since then, Mr. Casey, who recently began teaching history at an Islamic school in Brooklyn, has sought to reconcile his religious beliefs within an American context suspicious of Islam. His blog, ‘Dawah Addict,’ hosts self-made videos on topics ranging from “Muhammad in the Bible” to “How to Become a Muslim.”

“When I first became Muslim, and this is something you still hear today, people said, ‘Why aren’t there more Muslims saying terrorism is bad? Why aren’t there Muslims out there saying what Islam is really about?’ ” said Mr. Casey. “And I thought, well, I’m going to do it if no one else is going to do it.”

Mr. Casey’s YouTube channel has more than 5,000 subscribers and close to half a million views. Although his audience keeps growing, he has also encountered some resistance, in the form of angry comments and rebuttals.

“I feel like I have responsibility to people in America,” he said, “because this is where I grew up and this is my home, and I want to share what makes me so happy and has brought me so much peace.”

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Cameroon's conjoined twins help spread Islam

By Francis Ngwa Niba
Babanki Tungo, Cameroon

Cameroonian conjoined twins Pheinbom and Shevoboh were seen as a bad omen when born, but their successful separation by Saudi surgeons has changed their lives - and the faith of some in their village.

They were joined at the chest, abdomen and pelvis when born and some of the delivery nurses in Babanki Tungo, a village in north-west Cameroon, were so shocked by the "strange birth" that they ran out of the small clinic.

The basic medical services in Babanki Tungo were ill-equipped to care for the girls and, following an internet appeal, the Saudi king agreed to pay for them to be flown to Saudi Arabia for surgery in 2007.

The 16-hour operation succeeded in separating the twins and now they each have their own stomach.

However, nearly three years on from the surgery, serious physical challenges remain.

After the separation, the girls were left with one leg each, and they are now waiting to return to Saudi Arabia to be fitted with artificial limbs and begin the arduous task of learning how to walk.

At the moment, they can only crawl. Even so, the twins are playful, talkative and mischievous - typical four-year-old girls, in fact.

But when they were born, they were anything but typical.

Islamic conversions

Some people in Babanki Tungo - a farming village known for producing many of Cameroon's vegetables - thought they were "satanic gifts" sent to punish their father, who already had 13 other children by two different wives.

Others believed that Pheinbom and Shevoboh were sent to punish the whole village, after a traditional leader in the region was burnt alive by his angry subjects.

"It was very difficult when the babies were still joined together," the girls' mother Emerencia Nyumale remembers.

"People used to see me carrying them and run away and I felt so guilty and alone," she says.

"Thank God all that has ended now since their separation."

The girls' story has had another importance consequence for the people of Babanki Tungo.

The Saudi government is funding an Islamic centre in the village consisting of a mosque, nursery, primary school and health centre.

This has led some village elders to predict that the largely Christian Babanki Tungo will be slowly Islamised.

The twins' parents have taken the lead.

As a mark of appreciation to their daughters' Saudi benefactors, they have converted to Islam.

The girl's father, Ngong James Akumbu, now calls himself "Abdallah", Emerencia goes by "Aisha", and five or their children attend the Islamic primary school.

Blessing or curse?

Kum Edwin, a teacher at the school, has also converted.

"Before the school was opened, I was unemployed, had many girlfriends and drank a lot," says Mr Edwin, who has changed his name to "Abdallah Wagf".

"When I heard an Islamic school will be opened here, I did a three-month Islamic studies [course]… I no longer drink a lot and I am now searching for a wife because having lots of girlfriends is not good."

Many people in Babanki Tungo now see the birth of Pheinbom and Shevoboh as a blessing rather than a curse.

The sight of the twins crawling around the village no longer attracts mistrustful looks, as once it did.

"I always tell every parent to be patient because God always tempts people by showing them bad things which are good things in the future," muses the girls' father.

Indeed, the twins have seen a remarkable change in their fortunes.

From outcasts at birth, they now have their own, separate lives and have played an important part in changing the lives of the people around them.

After all that, learning to walk may prove to be easy.

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Smiling as 'Sadaqah'

Yesterday I was greeted with a cheerful 'salaam' and beaming smile at the gates of my son's nursery. Not a major event but one which took me by surprise, such surprise that it took me a good thirty seconds to reply! In fact this smile and greeting really uplifted my mood but it also saddened me that it was such an infrequent occurance. I wondered why I did not initiate a smile and greeting more often to fellow parents, or anyone I passed by really.

This may be considered by many to be a small and insignificant act however Hadhrat Abu Dharr (Radhiallaahu Anhu) narrates that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said, ‘Do not regard any act of virtue to be insignificant even if it is meeting your brother with a smiling face.’ (Mishkaat pg.167; Qadeemi)

Indeed when asked about the nature of charity that we should give he said:
"Charity is prescribed for each descendant of Adam every day the sun rises." He was then asked: "From what do we give charity every day?" The Prophet answered: "The doors of goodness are many...enjoining good, forbidding evil, removing harm from the road, listening to the deaf, leading the blind, guiding one to the object of his need, hurrying with the strength of one's legs to one in sorrow who is asking for help, and supporting the feeble with the strength of one's arms--all of these are charity prescribed for you." He also said: "Your smile for your brother is charity." - Fiqh-us-Sunnah, Volume 3, Number 98

Abdullah ibn al Harith tells us about the Prophet (peace be upon him) saying that he had never seen someone smile at the other’s face as the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to do. Indeed smiling is a form of 'sadaqah' and entails much reward. It is the very essence of charity to spread good will and uplift the heart. In my unfortunate experience too many brothers and sisters walk around with stern and sullen faces, ignoring each other perhaps because they feel it is somehow immodest to even smile at their fellow Muslims or they do not feel the need to smile or greet non-Muslims. But is this not a vehicle for dawah, to smile, greet, communicate our happiness in our faith? Is it not conducive to non-Muslims forming a positive opinion of us? Cheerful faces and greetings certainly contribute to this.

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) also said: “Do not abuse anyone…Do not look down upon any good work, and when you speak to your brother, show him a cheerful face.” - Sunan of Abu-Dawood, Hadith 1889

Such beautiful sentiments have been imparted to us which can only stregthen the bond of sister/brotherhood and with such little effort. But too many are reluctant to make this effort too many of us frown but remember Allah (swt) rebuke for frowning:

"He (Muhammad) frowned and turned away, when the blind man came to him. How do you know; he may be saved? Or, he may heed the message and benefit from such heeding. As for the rich man, you (Muhammad) gave him your attention. Even though you cannot guarantee his salvation. But the one who came to you seeking salvation, and sincerely reverent, you disregarded him. Indeed, THIS IS A REMINDER, for those who choose to remember." (80:1-12)

So remember brothers and sisters I know you are happy to be Muslim, then why not demonstrate this to all those passers-by and to your fellow Muslims: share that beaming smile with everyone, you have nothing to lose only rewards to gain.