English book · The Issue of Blasphemy

THE REAL WORK TO BE DONE

English book, p. 216

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

methods of argumentation. Those who fail to recognize this difference can never provide Islamic literature that caters to the needs of the modern generation. Almost all of these books rely on a traditional argument rooted in faith, which proves effective only when both parties adhere to those specific beliefs and principles. However, when there is a divergence of perspectives, the traditional method of reasoning based on conventional principles becomes ineffective and lacks value. Influenced by contemporary ideas, the modern generation no longer embraces preconceived axioms or traditional logic. Instead, they seek claims substantiated by known scientific and historical facts. While the traditional method of reasoning is rooted in doctrinal faith, the modern approach is grounded in rational arguments. Unfortunately, in the present era, among the books written by various authors in Arabic, Persian, Urdu, and English, no single book presents Islam based on rational arguments in its truest sense. Another shared flaw among all these books is that they are written with the intention, either directly or indirectly, to prove the supremacy of Islam or the superiority of Muslims. While this type of literature may please certain Muslims, the modern mind fails to find any attraction to such works. Only literature that presents Islamic teachings in alignment with the modern mindset can genuinely resonate with the modern individual. It is a reality that Islam and human nature are interconnected. Therefore, literature that is in

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