From East to West

FROM EAST TO WEST Dedicating oneself to the discovery of the mysteries of nature was a daunting task that entailed intense motivation and a strong incentive. Beginning in 610 AD, Islam expanded rapidly because of favourable circumstances. A great empire came into being in just a period of fifty years. God gave them political dominance to carry out the necessary task of conquering and subduing nature and bringing about the social revolution required for the fulfilment of God’s plan. God has stated in the Quran that if Muslims would fail to fulfil God’s plan, He will raise another nation for its fulfilment (47:38). This objective of replacement was achieved through Crusades. During the rule of Caliph Umar, Muslims conquered Palestine which was under Christian rule. Palestine, being their holy land, Christians could never come to terms with this occupation by the Muslims. The European Christian rulers could not tolerate