THE ‘ERA OF FREEDOM’

greater the freedom in the world, the more opportunities for Muslims to call people to God. Opening the door to peaceful endeavours is akin to opening the door to various divine blessings. In ancient times, the recognition of freedom of expression was lacking, making it challenging to convey God’s message freely due to religious persecution. However, the modern era has established freedom of expression as an absolute right. Consequently, it is only in this modern age that there are no barriers to openly communicating God’s message to humanity. This modern revolution, as highlighted by Edward Mortimer in his article, is a result of the concept of freedom. Freedom of expression grants individuals the ability to express their thoughts freely—an unprecedented development in human history. Freedom of thought and expression have become inherent and inviolable rights. However, this freedom should apply to everyone, not solely limited to Muslims. To enjoy complete freedom for oneself, one must grant the same liberty to others. The world operates as a two-way traffic system; one cannot expect privileges without affording them to others. Just as one needs to provide opportunities to others on the road to drive their cars, similarly one cannot have opportunities for oneself without allowing them for others. While there should be a code of conduct governing this “traffic,” it can only be implemented in matters that pertain to everyone. It cannot be enforced in issues that concern