Muhammad a Prophet For all Humanity
17. Manifestation of Prophethood in the Present Day and Age
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now. A process has been continuing over the last
1000 years, out of which conditions conducive to
the reestablishment of Islamic dominance have
emerged. There is no lack of opportunities, but they
have to be utilized properly if they are to reap
positive results. A dynamic community is needed
for this task, one which is able to make the most of
the opportunities available, as the Prophet and his
Companions did with the opportunities available to
them. If a community of this nature emerges, it will
not take long for Islamic dominance over atheistic
and irreligious thought to be re-established, just as
it was made to dominate over polytheism at the
beginning of the Islamic era.
For over one hundred years, these possibilities have
been awaiting a community of this nature, but
unfortunately no such community has emerged.
True, countless Muslim groups and movements
have sprung up over this period, but it has to be
said that these groups have come into existence as a
result of reactions to events. Political conditions
have played a particularly important role in giving
birth to them. What is needed, on the other hand, is
a group of people intensely aware of the
