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since 1947. This progress is so widespread that it can be confirmed by looking at any Muslim family. An eye-opening example of this occurred in July 1999. The well-known American business magazine Forbes conducted a survey of billionaires worldwide, including those in India. The results of this survey were published in the July 5, 1999, issue of Forbes magazine. Afterwards, these results were reported in all Indian newspapers, such as The Times of India, Hindustan Times, and others. According to the Forbes survey, the top billionaire in India at that time was a Muslim from Bangalore named Azim Hashim Premji. Additionally, three out of India’s ten wealthiest individuals were Muslims. This report was published under the title “At the Top” in the July 14, 1999, issue of the Intelligent Investor. It was also published as “Very Rich” in the June 27, 1999, issue of The Times of India, New Delhi. Furthermore, this report has appeared under titles like “Richest Indian” in other newspapers. THE ISSUE OF COMPARISON During a trip to America, I met some Muslims who had migrated from India to settle in the United States. I asked them why they left their homeland to come here. Everyone’s response was that they found peace in America, but not in India. I said that this is only half the truth. Peace