Something to think about...

I was helping out at a Muslim event a while ago, and I noticed there was a lady there who seemed... different. We all went about everything normally and were as polite to her as we were to the other sisters. On the last day, though, we logically reasoned that she seems to be a non-Muslim who is very interested in Islam.

Now this changed things. I saw it in myself, and in the others also, that we all tried to be a lot nicer to her, a lot more helpful, and a lot more friendly now.

At the time, I didn't think so much about it, other than, I wanted to give off a good impression of Islam and Muslims so that insha'Allah Allah helps her find her path. But thinking about it later, I realized the fallacy of it. Shouldn't I and everyone else not have to need to change our behaviour around her after we found out she was interested in Islam? Shouldn't we live as Muslims who are always embodying the right characteristics? The reality of it is, that we don't know who might be observing us, and if we are the image of Islam that people see, shouldn't we try to give off the best possible image of Islam?

I don't think Da'wah always has to be intentional. Maybe a subconscious act that you do as a Muslim, could be what inspires someone into learning about Islam.

I don't know if I will have the opportunity to meet the sister again, but may Allah enlighten and open her mind and help her in her journey. Aameen.