The fourth sign is that Islam
is gaining prominence in the west. More and more Westerners are interested in
Islam. In the article The Spread of a
World Creed by Lucy Berrington , it was reported that, “ Unprecedented
numbers of British people, nearly all of them women, are converting to Islam at
the time of deep divisions within the Anglican and Catholic churches. The rate
of conversions has prompted predictions that Islam is rapidly become an
important religious force in this country. The surge in conversions to Islam
has taken place despite the negative image of the faith in the Western press.
In Britain, one of the women
who embrace Islam is the daughter of the famous judge, Lord Scott. These people
choose Islam after witnessing the negativity that are slowly destroying the
West, such as high crime rates, the disintegration of family institution, drug
abuse and alcoholism. Moreover, they are also impressed with the discipline of
Islam, in addition to the guarantee of preservation of welfare that is inherent
in its teaching.
Many of the converts say they
are choosing Islam because they feel the religion gives them greater direct
contact with God, without saints and rigid church hierarchy. Some also point to
what they see as a closer-knit, smaller community that helps replaces the
extended family they have also lost here in America, as well as a supportive
sanctuary to help sort through their sometimes recent immigration.
All these are good news for
Muslims. It shows that Islam is the great and amazing religion. These
developments also indicate that Allah is helping Islam and the Muslims.
from Best seller book 7 FORMULAS OF EXCELLENT INDIVIDUAL
Dr. Danial Zainal Abidin
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