The Revolution of the Prophet

THE REVOLUTION OF THE PROPHET I t is the will of God that His religion should reign supreme on earth. He wishes it to enjoy intellectual dominance over other systems of thought. But for this to happen, certain conditions must prevail. The coming of the Prophet Muhammad was the culmination of a lengthy process, extending over thousands of years, during which time the ground was fully prepared for his work. Conditions were created which would facilitate the accomplishment of his mission. What the Prophet had to do was understand these conditions and make wise use of them. This he did, giving Islam a position of intellectual ascendancy in the world. Now, once again, a process has continued over the last one thousand years, in which God has created conditions conducive to Islamic revival. If they are fully exploited, Islam can once again dominate world thought, just as it did in the past. But if these opportunities are to yield the maximum benefit, it will require an intense struggle, which only those with profound knowledge of contemporary conditions can undertake. It will be those who rise above reactionary psychology and concentrate on positive action who will be fit for this task; people who can sacrifice every other