Islam and Peace
Islam in 21st Century
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At present man finds himself standing on a
bisecting road. On one side he faces his inherited
conventional religion which still preaches
inequality among humanity. On the other side he
finds his scientific knowledge which rejects the
theory of racial discrimination as sheer absurdity.
The modern man realizes that he cannot shape his
life on scientific basis if he continues to believe in
his inherited religion.
Islam is the only solution to this problem. Being a
religion free from any adulteration, its teachings are
most accurate, authentic and perfect. Islamic
principles and thoughts are not only in harmony
with scientific facts but it is the only religion that
carries a brilliant tradition of equality and
brotherhood among all human beings. H.G. Wells
has accepted that Islam did not merely preach
justice and equality but implemented it in practical
life in an exceptional manner. He has explained it in
the following words:
They (Muslims) created a society more free from
widespread cruelty and social oppression than any
