LAST WORD

LAST WORD livelihood without dedicating time to produce an absurd book like Rushdie did. I realized that “Rushdie” is not an isolated case but representative of millions of individuals worldwide. The only difference is that Rushdie’s “Rushdism” has been exposed, while others may keep their similar inclinations hidden. Muslims refer to this as “mental apostasy.” However, according to my study, it is not true apostasy but rather a manifestation of intellectual dissatisfaction. The present situation of Muslims, characterized by intellectual dissatisfaction, presents a challenge for contemporary Muslim leaders and Islamic scholars. It necessitates the creation of standard Islamic literature in a modern scientific style, available in major languages that can address their minds. There is an urgent need to develop such literature that dispels doubts and confusion. Only through this can the doubts, uncertainties, or disbelief of countless Muslims who grapple with intellectual dissatisfaction be transformed into belief. This would rescue them from the abyss of faithlessness and restore them to a solid foundation of faith. Having understood this, I embarked on a study of the available Islamic literature written by various authors in modern times. I realized that this literature may be beneficial for individuals with traditional mindsets. However, for intellectually dissatisfied individuals, these books fail to meet the requirements of their discerning minds. The modern generation, influenced by contemporary ideas, no