The Changing Era

This verse signifies that the revolution brought about by the Prophet Muhammad and his Companions has initiated a new era in world history. According to the Quran, the era of fearing humans has ended. Now, it is no longer possible for anyone to obstruct the path of God’s religion. All avenues have been fully opened, and any hindrance will arise only due to the internal shortcomings of Muslims, not external oppression. In the age of monarchies, proclaiming the oneness of God could cost one their life (Sahih Bukhari, Hadith No. 3612). However, God has now replaced the old autocratic political systems with democratic governance, granting every individual complete freedom to adopt and propagate any belief they choose. In ancient times, ordinary people lacked resources for significant endeavours. The economy was predominantly agrarian, with the king as the sole owner of arable land. As a result, ordinary people had no means for religious work. In the modern era, God has unleashed an “industrial explosion,” flooding the world with economic resources. Today, even without government support, individuals can acquire significant wealth and undertake monumental projects. For example, in India, large religious institutions akin to universities now operate entirely on private funding, a rarity in the past. In the past, communication was constrained by the limits of transportation—travel depended on animals, which could cover only short distances, and messages faced the same delays. Today, a communication revolution has transformed this reality: you can cross the globe in hours and send a message anywhere in minutes. Thanks to the printing press,