Introduction to In Pursuit of Allah's Pleasure

A practical manual for Islamic work and dawah written by Egyptian Islamic scholars, providing guidance on the methodology of working for Islam in the modern era. The book draws on the Quran, Sunnah, and the methodology of the Salaf to establish the correct foundations of Islamic activism — emphasising sincerity, following the Sunnah, and seeking only Allah's pleasure.

The authors address the obligations of commanding right and forbidding wrong, the importance of knowledge before action, the characteristics required in those who work for Islam, and the dangers of following desires or seeking worldly gain through religious work. They also cover group dynamics, leadership, and the etiquettes of calling people to Islam.

This work has been widely read among Muslim students and activists. Its core message is that true success in Islamic work comes only through correct methodology, sincere intention, and complete reliance on Allah — not through political strategy, emotional appeals, or blind following of personalities.