A WORLD WITHOUT ISLAM

Though the title may sound provocative, but the intent of the book was not to see how the world would be if Islam had never existed, rather to examine east-west antagonisms and consider if they would still exist without its influence.

BUT, to say Indian Civilization is unrecognizable without the Mughal elements is rather far fetched and very arrogant. The Indian Civilization stretches way back and its mass contribution towards civilization itself are immense! The author certainly didn't get that chapter right. (My opinion)

My understanding of Islam is what I have seen and heard from my childhood friends and it is beautiful. I mean, look at my Muslim friends...what's not to like about them or what is there to fear them? They are good human beings and that is all that I need to see in them.

Having said that, this book is very academic  in answering whether it's the religion that causes conflict or the geopolitics itself.  Loved the historical highlights in this book.

The arguments presented in this book are quite logical and easy to understand. I found myself knowing a lot more about middle east regions. Basically, this book is  good for those who wants to see the issues  of war on terrorism from a different perspective. 

For those who think Islam is the source of today's world problems, this book may dismantle that notion and also helps to dismantle prejudice toward Islam. 

Is Islam the enemy we think it is? The honest answer is certainly  NO but if the fundamental teachings of Islam isn't violence, who do we hold responsible?  

For what it is worth, all the problems in this world are not solely due to religion but I still believe that religion is A problem because religion will always act as a source of motivation. We hide behind these man made things to avoid taking responsibilities towards our own actions. If we believed in God and that He is watching, how can we cause such grievous pain to each other? 

Can we live without religion? Yes we can. Can we live with religion? Yes we can but by keeping it personal... I guess. A compassionate and dignified life would give the Creator joy than seeing you harming each other in His name.  

It doesn't make an iota of difference to me if you are religious or a God fearing person but what matters is seeing everyone being able to lift each other because every atom in you, wants you to. You want to do it because it is the right thing to do without anyone or anything telling you to do so. That makes this world magical. 

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