The Age of Civilization
English book, p. 41
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
The Advent of the Age of Peace Similarly, cars and aeroplanes were built by utilizing natural resources. In this way, after a long period it became possible to convert matter into technology. This process went on uninterruptedly with a large section of humanity involved in it. A long time elapsed between the invention of the wheel and the development of modern means of communications. The results of the many discoveries and inventions during this period contributed enormously to modern civilization and completely changed human lifestyle. It took thousands and thousands of years for man to discover that there are laws hidden in nature and that by understanding them we may harness the potential of nature for our benefit. The greatest characteristic of the civilized world is that it has enabled man to come out of the age of hardships and lead a comfortable life. Modern cities provide the amenities and environment which make this kind of life possible. Modern civilization has, from every aspect, given a comfortable life to people—comfortable travel, convenient communication, well-equipped institutions. In short, all the activities of life have been made comfortable and convenient. The developments of modern civilization have facilitated all the activities of modern living. Whether a person is at

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