The Changing Era

millions of book copies can be produced and distributed, reaching countless homes. These modern tools and platforms are now being widely used to dispel the misunderstandings that have spread in the name of religion, and to make people aware of the true message of God. Most of those directly or indirectly involved in this mission come from religious madrasas. I, too, consider myself a part of this caravan of madrasas. Most of these significant changes have come about through non-Muslim nations. It would not be wrong to say that God has indirectly utilized these nations for the service of His religion. Perhaps this is the truth hinted at by the Prophet Muhammad in this Hadith: “Indeed, God will support this religion even through secular people.” (Sahih Bukhari, Hadith No. 6232). The flood of opportunities and resources available today is undoubtedly a great blessing for the Islamic scholars. By God’s grace, many among the scholars have understood this divine plan and, utilizing modern resources, have strived to fulfill the duties of renewing and reviving Islam. I consider myself among those working to promote intellectual growth and spirituality through the lens of religion. By the grace of God, I have utilized all modern means—press conferences, radio, television, the internet, and more—to spread the message of peace, spirituality, and intellectual development. I am, in every sense, a product of a traditional religious madrasa. In that regard, I can say that my work—centered on peace and spirituality—is a natural extension of the mission carried out through the madrasa system. The primary credit for this belongs to the religious madrasas, and secondarily, to myself and my companions.