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Let not the title of this booklet be misunderstood as primarily addressing men. It has been chosen for simplicity and for the fact that an overwhelming majority of the quotes given in this booklet have come from men.
A reader may wonder, “Well, I never said it, so why this title?” With the possibility of rare disagreement, the answer is quite simple. The renowned intellectuals, writers, thinkers, theologians, poets, artists and intelligentsia become the voice of a society. Their very popularity hinges upon, and
attests to, their ability to echo the silent voice of the masses. How many lines from Aristotle, Plato, William Shakespeare, Benjamin Franklin and Abraham Lincoln have blended with the intellectual and social fabric of civilizations!
The question may be raised that other greats have said things contrary to what the author has compiled in this booklet. Quite a valid objection, isn’t it? But every writer must do his best to drive home the point he or she is trying to make. Being consciously aware of this fact, and for the sake of intellectual honesty, I have selected quotes from the best of the best and overwhelmingly non-controversial figures.
It is quite natural for the casual observer to judge an ideology by the results it achieves. To paraphrase from the Bible, a tree is known by its fruit.
Mathew 7:18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.
To paraphrase from the Qur’an, a good land brings forth decent vegetation.
The Qur’an 7:58 A good soil brings forth decent produce by the leave of its Lord, while the bad one yields that which is of poor quality ——.
This point has been extensively elaborated in my new book, Islam: The True History And False Beliefs. The parables of the tree and soil apply well to the spoiled fruit of today’s counterfeit Islam.
Now let us see what greatness the true Qur’an-based Islam has achieved in the past and how wonderful are its prospects to regain its lost glory.
The central themes of the pristine Islam are service of humanity and benefiting God’s creation. As soon as the dust of myth is wiped off, Islam will once again become the Beacon of Light for all humanity. And surely it will be the front-line force in making this planet a better place to live.
Let me stop here and let us all listen to the great non-Muslim minds, predominantly Western. These greats might very well be echoing the inherent voice of truth within our inner selves.
Note: Any where in this book Muhammad (S) will denote Muhammad, our salutations unto him.