Muslim
fundamentalism can be correctly examined when we look from historical, social
and cultural perspectives. Though Islam believes in community brotherhood or it
is a relational group founding small groups of the country. When they are found
in villages, they mix up with the local people and start speaking their
dialect. It is the politics, which makes them to take to fundamentalism, which
might give some relief. In India, the Muslims have experienced a history which
also inspires them to follow the track of fundamentalism, which might give some
aid. In India, the Muslims have experienced a history which also inspires them
take to the path of fundamentalism. Fundamentalism can also be seen in a game
like cricket, when there is a match between India and Pakistan, the emotions
are at their zenith.
The Start of
Islam
The advent
of Islam is sketched back to 6th century, when the Muslims lived a nomadic life
in Arabia. Barbaric practices like female infanticide, human sacrifice and
others were the norm. Prophet Mohammad was born in this scenario. He was troubled
by the happenings around him and took up the task of revolutionizing the then
existing society by campaigning Islam. He, along with his over-growing followers,
had to cross overwhelming barriers to have a relatively humane and civilized
society in that era.
Drinking was
forbidden as it was considered influential in the occurrence of all animal
instincts in human beings; usury which was causing large-scale destitution was forbidden;
slavery was discouraged (not forbidden); females were given the right of
inheritance up to half that of the males; some impression of democracy was
introduced by creating an electoral college which elected the leader; a system
of redistribution of meals, through zaket was made obligatory; idol
worship and human sacrifice were forbidden; widow marriage was encouraged; and egalitarianism
between haves and have nots and those belonging to diverse tribes during
congregations for prayers instilled a feeling of brotherhood in society.
These and
many other changes created a devoted mass of followers who fanatically tried to
spread the message of Islam far and wide. During the lifetime of Prophet
Mohammed and four Caliphs, the spread of Islam was due to its lofty ideals and
the earnestness and good examples of those who led.
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